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Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:29:37 +0000Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:29:37 +000060enAll rights reservedfeeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds)The Gold Newsletter Podcast, hosted by Fergus Hodgson and Brien Lundin, is your home for investment, economics, and geopolitics. It is a project of Jefferson Companies, which publishes Gold Newsletter and hosts the New Orleans Investment Conference. For show notes, go to http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/.The Gold Newsletter Podcast, hosted by Fergus Hod…Gold Newsletter Podcastfhodgson@jeffersoncompanies.comFergus Hodgsonnohttp://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000293579626-6pqkvt-original.jpgGold Newsletter Podcasthttp://goldnewsletter.com/
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/834192601How to Position for the Mining Bull MarketThu, 04 Jun 2020 20:16:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-to-position-for-the-mining-bull-market
00:35:05Fergus HodgsonnoAs generalist investors pour funds into the gold market, momentum is building up for discovery and exploration projects.
For Gwen Preston, a.k.a. the Resource Maven, a financing frenzy has taken over the gold sector almost overnight. She argues it doesn't take much money to lift the junior-mining industry, and smart stock pickers stand to profit from early moves.
This week, Alex Heath, head of corporate development with K2 Gold Corp. (TSX-V: KTO), lays out the firm's plan to secure drilling permits for its Mojave project in Inyo County, California.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-position-mining-bull-market/As generalist investors pour funds into the gold …As generalist investors pour funds into the gold market, momentum is building up for discovery and exploration projects.
For Gwen Preston, a.k.a. the Resource Maven, a financing frenzy has taken over the gold sector almost overnight. She argues it doesn't take much money to lift the junior-mining industry, and smart stock pickers stand to profit from early moves.
This week, Alex Heath, head of corporate development with K2 Gold Corp. (TSX-V: KTO), lays out the firm's plan to secure drilling permits for its Mojave project in Inyo County, California.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-position-mining-bull-market/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/826006087Doug Casey: America Is Dead and BuriedFri, 22 May 2020 20:29:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/doug-casey-america-is-dead-and-buried
00:34:36Fergus HodgsonnoDoug Casey believes America as an ideal of limited government is long gone. The self-declared speculator and founder of Casey Research points out that personal freedom in the United States has declined dramatically over the last century.
The pandemic has accelerated that trend with unprecedented lockdowns, and the economic fallout will lead to the biggest shock since the Industrial Revolution, he argues.
This week, Claudia Tornquist, CEO of Kodiak Copper (TSX-V: KDK), highlights encouraging developments in global infrastructure spending that will drive the copper market to new heights.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/doug-casey-america-dead-buried/Doug Casey believes America as an ideal of limite…Doug Casey believes America as an ideal of limited government is long gone. The self-declared speculator and founder of Casey Research points out that personal freedom in the United States has declined dramatically over the last century.
The pandemic has accelerated that trend with unprecedented lockdowns, and the economic fallout will lead to the biggest shock since the Industrial Revolution, he argues.
This week, Claudia Tornquist, CEO of Kodiak Copper (TSX-V: KDK), highlights encouraging developments in global infrastructure spending that will drive the copper market to new heights.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/doug-casey-america-dead-buried/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/821201767Pandemic Spending Puts Economies on Path to ArgentinaFri, 15 May 2020 19:30:07 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/pandemic-spending-economies-argentina
00:37:48Fergus HodgsonnoSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments across the world have kept printing currency like there's no tomorrow. Helicopter money, once a radical idea, is the new normal.
Economist Federico Fernández has seen the future of such policies in his own country, Argentina. A senior fellow with the Vienna-based Austrian Economics Center and president of the Bases International Foundation, he believes the central-banking house of cards is crumbling.
This week, we interview Peter Hemstead, CFO of Bluestone Resources (TSX-V: BSR), who explains how the firm keeps raising funds for its ongoing gold exploration project in Guatemala.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/pandemic-spending-economies-argentina/Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, governm…Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments across the world have kept printing currency like there's no tomorrow. Helicopter money, once a radical idea, is the new normal.
Economist Federico Fernández has seen the future of such policies in his own country, Argentina. A senior fellow with the Vienna-based Austrian Economics Center and president of the Bases International Foundation, he believes the central-banking house of cards is crumbling.
This week, we interview Peter Hemstead, CFO of Bluestone Resources (TSX-V: BSR), who explains how the firm keeps raising funds for its ongoing gold exploration project in Guatemala.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/pandemic-spending-economies-argentina/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/816384496Charter Cities: The Ultimate Investment in DevelopmentFri, 08 May 2020 18:58:02 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/charter-cities-the-ultimate-investment-in-development
00:32:00Fergus HodgsonnoAs the pandemic-driven recession tanks fiscal revenues, governments are seeing radical ideas such as charter cities with new eyes.
Mark Lutter, founder and executive director of the Charter Cities Institute, argues for privately built and managed urban centers to attract investment and jobs.
He believes charter cities have the potential to lift millions out of poverty in the developing world by fostering policy competition between jurisdictions.
In this week’s segment with the Discovery Group, Jim Patterson, CEO of ValOre Metals (TSX-V: VO), outlines the 2020 exploration program for its platinum-group element project in Brazil.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/charter-cities-investment-development/As the pandemic-driven recession tanks fiscal rev…As the pandemic-driven recession tanks fiscal revenues, governments are seeing radical ideas such as charter cities with new eyes.
Mark Lutter, founder and executive director of the Charter Cities Institute, argues for privately built and managed urban centers to attract investment and jobs.
He believes charter cities have the potential to lift millions out of poverty in the developing world by fostering policy competition between jurisdictions.
In this week’s segment with the Discovery Group, Jim Patterson, CEO of ValOre Metals (TSX-V: VO), outlines the 2020 exploration program for its platinum-group element project in Brazil.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/charter-cities-investment-development/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/810806584What the US Oil Sector Must Do to SurviveFri, 01 May 2020 14:45:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/oil-crash
00:25:07Fergus HodgsonnoThe plummeting global demand due to COVID-19 lockdowns has tanked oil prices and put producers in dire straits.
For Mark Rossano, CEO of C6 Capital Holdings and a Bloomberg TV contributor on energy markets, the price war is just heating up.
He argues we haven't seen peak oil demand yet, and that the US energy industry is headed toward an era of consolidation with a host of bankruptcies.
In this week's segment with the Discovery Group, David Terry, CEO of Genesis Metals (TSX-V: GIS), explains how the promising gold project in Quebec keeps pressing ahead amid COVID-19 containment measures.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-us-oil-sector-must-do-to-survive/The plummeting global demand due to COVID-19 lock…The plummeting global demand due to COVID-19 lockdowns has tanked oil prices and put producers in dire straits.
For Mark Rossano, CEO of C6 Capital Holdings and a Bloomberg TV contributor on energy markets, the price war is just heating up.
He argues we haven't seen peak oil demand yet, and that the US energy industry is headed toward an era of consolidation with a host of bankruptcies.
In this week's segment with the Discovery Group, David Terry, CEO of Genesis Metals (TSX-V: GIS), explains how the promising gold project in Quebec keeps pressing ahead amid COVID-19 containment measures.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-us-oil-sector-must-do-to-survive/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/805427902Peter Schiff: The Dollar's Days Are NumberedThu, 23 Apr 2020 17:15:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/peter-schiff-dollars-days-are-numbered
00:38:51Fergus HodgsonnoCOVID-19 has sparked a rapid economic downturn not seen since the Great Depression.
For Peter Schiff, the elephant in the room is the debt bubble. The famed economic analyst, broker, and author points out politicians are spending and borrowing as if there were no tomorrow.
He argues the real crash is yet to come: when investors realize interest rates will be low forever and inflation picks up, no one but the US government will want dollar-denominated debt.
In this week's segment with our sponsor, the Discovery Group, Claudia Tornquist explains how Kodiak Copper Corp. (TSX-V: KDK) continues to advance its fully-funded copper-gold-porphyry project in British Columbia.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/peter-schiff-dollars-days-numbered/COVID-19 has sparked a rapid economic downturn no…COVID-19 has sparked a rapid economic downturn not seen since the Great Depression.
For Peter Schiff, the elephant in the room is the debt bubble. The famed economic analyst, broker, and author points out politicians are spending and borrowing as if there were no tomorrow.
He argues the real crash is yet to come: when investors realize interest rates will be low forever and inflation picks up, no one but the US government will want dollar-denominated debt.
In this week's segment with our sponsor, the Discovery Group, Claudia Tornquist explains how Kodiak Copper Corp. (TSX-V: KDK) continues to advance its fully-funded copper-gold-porphyry project in British Columbia.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/peter-schiff-dollars-days-numbered/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/800407084Pandemic Helicopter Money Exports InflationThu, 16 Apr 2020 22:42:22 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/pandemic-helicopter-money-exports-inflation
00:31:05Fergus HodgsonnoGovernments across the world are rolling out stimulus packages to businesses and households amid the containment measures to stem the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Daniel Lacalle, a PhD economist with the investment firm Tressis and a classical-liberal intellectual in Spain, the race toward global monetary expansion is futile and will only make citizens poorer.
He argues the United States and the European Union are siphoning off savings from developing countries through the US dollar and the euro, thereby exporting inflation.
FREE: Get Brien Lundin’s Top Two Mining Stocks!
In our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, we interview Stephen Swatton, president and CEO of K2 Gold Corporation (TSX-V: KTO). He explains the enormous potential of the firm’s gold project in California.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/pandemic-helicopter-money-exports-inflationGovernments across the world are rolling out stim…Governments across the world are rolling out stimulus packages to businesses and households amid the containment measures to stem the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Daniel Lacalle, a PhD economist with the investment firm Tressis and a classical-liberal intellectual in Spain, the race toward global monetary expansion is futile and will only make citizens poorer.
He argues the United States and the European Union are siphoning off savings from developing countries through the US dollar and the euro, thereby exporting inflation.
FREE: Get Brien Lundin’s Top Two Mining Stocks!
In our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, we interview Stephen Swatton, president and CEO of K2 Gold Corporation (TSX-V: KTO). He explains the enormous potential of the firm’s gold project in California.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/pandemic-helicopter-money-exports-inflationtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/794708989Next Steps to Cryptocurrency AdoptionThu, 09 Apr 2020 18:00:14 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/next-steps-to-cryptocurrency-adoption
00:28:51Fergus HodgsonnoWhen stock markets and fiat currencies began tanking due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was the perfect opportunity for cryptocurrencies to shine. The price of bitcoin, however, tanked.
Unlike precious metals, the crypto-industry is not mature enough yet to be a safe haven, argues Jessica Walker, an author in emerging financial technologies and head of media production at the Malta AI & Blockchain Summit.
While adoption has increased in many developing countries and among tech-savvy industries, cryptocurrencies still need to reach the bulk of retail investors and average users.
In our weekly segment with the Discovery Group: Chris Taylor, president and CEO of Great Bear Resources (TSX-V: GBR), explains how the firm's flagship gold project in Red Lake, Ontario, is pressing ahead with the necessary precautions in place.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/next-steps-cryptocurrency-adoption/When stock markets and fiat currencies began tank…When stock markets and fiat currencies began tanking due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was the perfect opportunity for cryptocurrencies to shine. The price of bitcoin, however, tanked.
Unlike precious metals, the crypto-industry is not mature enough yet to be a safe haven, argues Jessica Walker, an author in emerging financial technologies and head of media production at the Malta AI & Blockchain Summit.
While adoption has increased in many developing countries and among tech-savvy industries, cryptocurrencies still need to reach the bulk of retail investors and average users.
In our weekly segment with the Discovery Group: Chris Taylor, president and CEO of Great Bear Resources (TSX-V: GBR), explains how the firm's flagship gold project in Red Lake, Ontario, is pressing ahead with the necessary precautions in place.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/next-steps-cryptocurrency-adoption/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/789440764Pandemic Has Gold Flying Off ShelvesThu, 02 Apr 2020 20:37:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/pandemic-has-gold-flying-off-shelves
00:50:59Fergus HodgsonnoAn overwhelming demand for precious metals in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is creating an extreme disconnect between the paper and physical gold markets.
Dana Samuelson, founder of American Gold Exchange and past president of Professional Numismatists Guild, explains why investors are willing to pay unprecedented premiums for sound money.
In our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, the CEO of ValOre Metals (TSX-V: BSR), Jim Paterson, explains what some promising data analysis foretells for its project in northern Brazil.
This episode was recorded on March 24, 2020. The Discovery Group segment was recorded on April 2.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/pandemic-gold-flying-off-shelves/An overwhelming demand for precious metals in the…An overwhelming demand for precious metals in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is creating an extreme disconnect between the paper and physical gold markets.
Dana Samuelson, founder of American Gold Exchange and past president of Professional Numismatists Guild, explains why investors are willing to pay unprecedented premiums for sound money.
In our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, the CEO of ValOre Metals (TSX-V: BSR), Jim Paterson, explains what some promising data analysis foretells for its project in northern Brazil.
This episode was recorded on March 24, 2020. The Discovery Group segment was recorded on April 2.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/pandemic-gold-flying-off-shelves/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/784080811The Dollar's Loss Is Mining's GainThu, 26 Mar 2020 22:00:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-dollars-loss-is-minings-gain
00:37:36Fergus HodgsonnoAs the world braces for a pandemic-driven recession and governments devalue their currencies, demand for gold, silver, and other precious metals has skyrocketed.
Ross Beaty, the chairman of Equinox Gold and Pan American Silver, and an expert in renewable energy and international mineral industries, argues he has never seen better macroeconomic fundamentals for higher gold and silver prices.
In our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, we interview the new CEO of Bluestone Resources (TSX-V: BSR). Jack Lundin explains how he landed the position after a successful mining project in Ecuador and what the firm is doing to navigate coronavirus-related turbulence in Guatemala.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/dollar-loss-is-mining-gain/As the world braces for a pandemic-driven recessi…As the world braces for a pandemic-driven recession and governments devalue their currencies, demand for gold, silver, and other precious metals has skyrocketed.
Ross Beaty, the chairman of Equinox Gold and Pan American Silver, and an expert in renewable energy and international mineral industries, argues he has never seen better macroeconomic fundamentals for higher gold and silver prices.
In our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, we interview the new CEO of Bluestone Resources (TSX-V: BSR). Jack Lundin explains how he landed the position after a successful mining project in Ecuador and what the firm is doing to navigate coronavirus-related turbulence in Guatemala.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/dollar-loss-is-mining-gain/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/779179168Stakeholder Capitalism Perverts Adam Smith's LegacyThu, 19 Mar 2020 21:29:24 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/woke-capitalism-is-all-show-no-substance
00:27:02Fergus HodgsonnoBusiness leaders and CEOs have recently joined social-justice activists in demanding a new brand of capitalism that serves not only shareholders, but also employees, customers, suppliers, and other "stakeholders."
Paz Gómez from Ecuador, a policy analyst with Econ Americas and a research associate with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, explains why such a view is misguided and misses the point of Adam Smith's famous invisible hand analogy.
In our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, Brandon Macdonald, CEO and director of Fireweed Zinc (TSX-V: FWZ), explains how the firm is both saving money and making strides in community engagement at its Yukon zinc-lead-silver project, Macmillan Pass.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/stakeholder-capitalism-perverts-adam-smiths-legacy/Business leaders and CEOs have recently joined so…Business leaders and CEOs have recently joined social-justice activists in demanding a new brand of capitalism that serves not only shareholders, but also employees, customers, suppliers, and other "stakeholders."
Paz Gómez from Ecuador, a policy analyst with Econ Americas and a research associate with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, explains why such a view is misguided and misses the point of Adam Smith's famous invisible hand analogy.
In our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, Brandon Macdonald, CEO and director of Fireweed Zinc (TSX-V: FWZ), explains how the firm is both saving money and making strides in community engagement at its Yukon zinc-lead-silver project, Macmillan Pass.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/stakeholder-capitalism-perverts-adam-smiths-legacy/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/775145833How to Profit from Gold NewsletterThu, 12 Mar 2020 21:24:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-to-profit-from-gold-newsletter
00:34:31Fergus HodgsonnoOur co-host and prominent metals investor Brien Lundin, editor of the Gold Newsletter, shares memories and insights from his three decades in the business.
He walks us through all the publications available under the Gold Newsletter umbrella, some of them for free.
Brien highlights the importance of serving subscribers and maintaining a reputation through objective and rational analysis in an industry where emotion drives too many investors.
In our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, David Terry, president and CEO of Genesis Metals (TSX-V:GIS), explains the firm's drilling program at its Chevrier gold project in Quebec.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-profit-gold-newsletter/Our co-host and prominent metals investor Brien L…Our co-host and prominent metals investor Brien Lundin, editor of the Gold Newsletter, shares memories and insights from his three decades in the business.
He walks us through all the publications available under the Gold Newsletter umbrella, some of them for free.
Brien highlights the importance of serving subscribers and maintaining a reputation through objective and rational analysis in an industry where emotion drives too many investors.
In our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, David Terry, president and CEO of Genesis Metals (TSX-V:GIS), explains the firm's drilling program at its Chevrier gold project in Quebec.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-profit-gold-newsletter/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/771422827Behind the Curtain of Mining ETFsThu, 05 Mar 2020 23:29:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/behind-the-curtain-of-mining-etfs
00:25:51Fergus HodgsonnoExchange-traded funds (ETFs) are eating the stock market, and the mining industry is no exception.
Joe Mazumdar, a specialist in junior-mining analysis and editor of Exploration Insights, explains retails investors feel attracted to gold ETFs, for instance, because they provide easy exposure to a safe-haven asset.
FREE: Get Brien Lundin's Top Two Mining Stocks!
However, ETFs do not provide mining companies with the capital they need to thrive. He argues those willing to put in the time and effort to analyze junior miners stand to gain higher returns.
For our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, we interview Claudia Tornquist, president and CEO of Dunnedin Ventures (TSX-V:DVI), a Canadian company that is finishing its transition from diamond to copper exploration.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/behind-the-curtain-of-mining-etfs/Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are eating the stock…Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are eating the stock market, and the mining industry is no exception.
Joe Mazumdar, a specialist in junior-mining analysis and editor of Exploration Insights, explains retails investors feel attracted to gold ETFs, for instance, because they provide easy exposure to a safe-haven asset.
FREE: Get Brien Lundin's Top Two Mining Stocks!
However, ETFs do not provide mining companies with the capital they need to thrive. He argues those willing to put in the time and effort to analyze junior miners stand to gain higher returns.
For our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, we interview Claudia Tornquist, president and CEO of Dunnedin Ventures (TSX-V:DVI), a Canadian company that is finishing its transition from diamond to copper exploration.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/behind-the-curtain-of-mining-etfs/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/767634259The Siren Song of Feel-Good InvestingThu, 27 Feb 2020 21:53:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/siren-song-feel-good-investing
00:27:46Fergus HodgsonnoOne of the latest trends in finance is the so-called environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds, which seek to promote ethical investment.
Nick Hodge, an author, investor, and the president of The Outsider Club, traces the idea back to a decades-old corporate fad: triple bottom line.
He argues good intentions alone can actually do harm, and that profit remains the best investment criteria in a world of diverse moral views.
For our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, we interview Tom Martin, director of Corporate Development with Ethos Gold (TSX-V:ECC), an exploration company with promising projects in Canada and the United States.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/siren-song-feel-good-investing/One of the latest trends in finance is the so-cal…One of the latest trends in finance is the so-called environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds, which seek to promote ethical investment.
Nick Hodge, an author, investor, and the president of The Outsider Club, traces the idea back to a decades-old corporate fad: triple bottom line.
He argues good intentions alone can actually do harm, and that profit remains the best investment criteria in a world of diverse moral views.
For our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, we interview Tom Martin, director of Corporate Development with Ethos Gold (TSX-V:ECC), an exploration company with promising projects in Canada and the United States.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/siren-song-feel-good-investing/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/763946164Zero-Interest World Makes Inflation InevitableThu, 20 Feb 2020 20:42:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/zero-interest-world-makes-inflation-inevitable
00:36:13Fergus HodgsonnoGovernments and central banks around the world are driving economies off a cliff with unprecedented monetary easing and spending stimulus.
Ronald Stöferle, a partner with the wealth-management firm Incrementum AG and the publisher of the annual In Gold We Trust report, argues that negative interest rates ripple across societies in the form of unserviceable public debt, discontent, and ultimately inflation.
He argues that once inflation becomes a concern, it will be a big driver of gold prices. Investing in precious metals is a safeguard against the coming storm.
In our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, we speak with Stephen Swatton, president and CEO of K2 Gold Corporation (TSX-V: KTO).
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/zero-interest-world-makes-inflation-inevitable/Governments and central banks around the world ar…Governments and central banks around the world are driving economies off a cliff with unprecedented monetary easing and spending stimulus.
Ronald Stöferle, a partner with the wealth-management firm Incrementum AG and the publisher of the annual In Gold We Trust report, argues that negative interest rates ripple across societies in the form of unserviceable public debt, discontent, and ultimately inflation.
He argues that once inflation becomes a concern, it will be a big driver of gold prices. Investing in precious metals is a safeguard against the coming storm.
In our weekly segment with the Discovery Group, we speak with Stephen Swatton, president and CEO of K2 Gold Corporation (TSX-V: KTO).
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/zero-interest-world-makes-inflation-inevitable/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/760107715How to Anticipate the Gold Bull MarketThu, 13 Feb 2020 19:26:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-anticipate-gold-bull-market
00:37:57Fergus HodgsonnoA booming stock market and a strong dollar usually mean bad news for gold bugs.
Jordan Roy-Byrne, editor of the Daily Gold and a Chartered Market Technician, makes the case for optimism in the long run.
He argues the main driver of precious metals is real interest rates and that the Federal Reserve is likely to cut rates in the coming months, leading to a breakout in gold prices.
This week, in our Discovery Group segment, we discuss investor sentiment and price catalysts in the junior-mining industry with Jim Paterson, chairman and CEO of Valore Metals.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-anticipate-gold-bull-market/A booming stock market and a strong dollar usuall…A booming stock market and a strong dollar usually mean bad news for gold bugs.
Jordan Roy-Byrne, editor of the Daily Gold and a Chartered Market Technician, makes the case for optimism in the long run.
He argues the main driver of precious metals is real interest rates and that the Federal Reserve is likely to cut rates in the coming months, leading to a breakout in gold prices.
This week, in our Discovery Group segment, we discuss investor sentiment and price catalysts in the junior-mining industry with Jim Paterson, chairman and CEO of Valore Metals.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-anticipate-gold-bull-market/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/756283255Demelza Hays: Will Bitcoin Pass the Baton to Stablecoins?Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:37:33 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/demelza-hays-will-bitcoin-pass-the-baton-to-stablecoins
00:26:19Fergus HodgsonnoBitcoin turned 11 years old on January 3, 2020. It continues to be the world's most famous cryptocurrency, but many roadblocks to its widespread adoption remain.
Price volatility is one limitation that new competitors called stablecoins are trying to solve, explains Demelza Hays, editor of the Crypto Research Report and a university teacher in Liechtenstein.
She argues bitcoin is more of an investment asset and not for everyone; most people rather seek in money a stable unit of account for everyday production and consumption.
In our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, we review Great Bear Resources’ impressive 2019 achievements and 2020 plans with its president and CEO, Chris Taylor.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/bitcoin-stablecoins-pass-the-baton/Bitcoin turned 11 years old on January 3, 2020. I…Bitcoin turned 11 years old on January 3, 2020. It continues to be the world's most famous cryptocurrency, but many roadblocks to its widespread adoption remain.
Price volatility is one limitation that new competitors called stablecoins are trying to solve, explains Demelza Hays, editor of the Crypto Research Report and a university teacher in Liechtenstein.
She argues bitcoin is more of an investment asset and not for everyone; most people rather seek in money a stable unit of account for everyday production and consumption.
In our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, we review Great Bear Resources’ impressive 2019 achievements and 2020 plans with its president and CEO, Chris Taylor.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/bitcoin-stablecoins-pass-the-baton/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/752353597Why Alberta Is Losing Faith in CanadaThu, 30 Jan 2020 21:47:40 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-alberta-is-losing-faith-in-canada
00:33:58Fergus HodgsonnoTension among Canadian provinces is rising, with activists in Alberta and Saskatchewan even calling for independence.
Marco Navarro-Genie, a political scientist, university professor, and president of the Haultain Research Institute, explains federal policies such as equalization payments are choking the Prairie Provinces economically.
Adding insult to injury, he argues, the central government in Ottawa keeps demanding more contributions to subsidize other provinces and costly environmental initiatives.
Our weekly Discovery Group interview features Brandon Macdonald, CEO and director of Fireweed Zinc (TSX.V: FWZ), who recaps the 2019 successes of the firm’s zinc project and explains market sentiment toward junior mining is looking up in 2020.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-alberta-losing-faith-canada/Tension among Canadian provinces is rising, with …Tension among Canadian provinces is rising, with activists in Alberta and Saskatchewan even calling for independence.
Marco Navarro-Genie, a political scientist, university professor, and president of the Haultain Research Institute, explains federal policies such as equalization payments are choking the Prairie Provinces economically.
Adding insult to injury, he argues, the central government in Ottawa keeps demanding more contributions to subsidize other provinces and costly environmental initiatives.
Our weekly Discovery Group interview features Brandon Macdonald, CEO and director of Fireweed Zinc (TSX.V: FWZ), who recaps the 2019 successes of the firm’s zinc project and explains market sentiment toward junior mining is looking up in 2020.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-alberta-losing-faith-canada/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/748356814Gold Is Bet on Global Monetary ResetThu, 23 Jan 2020 20:19:59 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/gold-is-bet-on-global-monetary-reset
00:32:24Fergus HodgsonnoUnicorn startups are just one sign there is something deeply wrong with the stock market.
Chris Irons, a financial pundit with Quoth the Raven and an independent researcher, blames the huge valuations on the media and its commentators' pretense of knowledge.
He argues central banks' unprecedented monetary policies have led us down an unknown path, and that owning gold is a bet there will be an inevitable correction.
Our weekly Discovery Group interview features Claudia Tornquist, president and CEO of Dunnedin Ventures, who shares exciting assay results from the firm's copper-porphyry project in British Columbia.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/gold-bet-global-monetary-reset/Unicorn startups are just one sign there is somet…Unicorn startups are just one sign there is something deeply wrong with the stock market.
Chris Irons, a financial pundit with Quoth the Raven and an independent researcher, blames the huge valuations on the media and its commentators' pretense of knowledge.
He argues central banks' unprecedented monetary policies have led us down an unknown path, and that owning gold is a bet there will be an inevitable correction.
Our weekly Discovery Group interview features Claudia Tornquist, president and CEO of Dunnedin Ventures, who shares exciting assay results from the firm's copper-porphyry project in British Columbia.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/gold-bet-global-monetary-reset/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/744376687Two Myths about Central BankingThu, 16 Jan 2020 16:44:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/two-myths-about-central-banking
00:26:47Fergus HodgsonnoThe mainstream media and investors alike routinely attribute powers to the Federal Reserve that bear little resemblance to reality.
Scott Sumner, an economics professor and researcher with George Mason University’s Mercatus Center, dispels two common myths: that low interest rates always mean easy money and that the Fed directly controls interest rates.
Furthermore, he argues current monetary policy should move away from its focus on inflation and instead adopt a market-driven approach: nominal GDP targeting.
This week in our Discovery Group segment, Tom Martin, director of Corporate Development with Ethos Gold (TSX: ECC), offers updates on the firm’s Quebec and British Columbia projects.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/two-myths-about-central-banking/The mainstream media and investors alike routinel…The mainstream media and investors alike routinely attribute powers to the Federal Reserve that bear little resemblance to reality.
Scott Sumner, an economics professor and researcher with George Mason University’s Mercatus Center, dispels two common myths: that low interest rates always mean easy money and that the Fed directly controls interest rates.
Furthermore, he argues current monetary policy should move away from its focus on inflation and instead adopt a market-driven approach: nominal GDP targeting.
This week in our Discovery Group segment, Tom Martin, director of Corporate Development with Ethos Gold (TSX: ECC), offers updates on the firm’s Quebec and British Columbia projects.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/two-myths-about-central-banking/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/740914423Shift from Greed to Fear Favors Precious MetalsThu, 09 Jan 2020 20:44:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/shift-from-greed-to-fear-favors-precious-metals
00:34:25Fergus HodgsonnoIn a world of ever-easier money, greedy markets have become addicted to central-bank profligacy.
However, in times of fear, investors flock to a proven safe haven: precious metals. Rich Checkan, president and COO of Asset Strategies International, explains gold is a true measure of wealth and store of value, unlike fiat currencies.
He argues one should want to own gold all the time, but when crises loom it is the best asset to protect one’s savings.
This week in our Discovery Group segment, Stephen Williams, VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations with Bluestone Resources (TSX: BSR), explains what lies ahead in 2020 for its gold project in Guatemala.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/shift-from-greed-to-fear-favors-precious-metals/In a world of ever-easier money, greedy markets h…In a world of ever-easier money, greedy markets have become addicted to central-bank profligacy.
However, in times of fear, investors flock to a proven safe haven: precious metals. Rich Checkan, president and COO of Asset Strategies International, explains gold is a true measure of wealth and store of value, unlike fiat currencies.
He argues one should want to own gold all the time, but when crises loom it is the best asset to protect one’s savings.
This week in our Discovery Group segment, Stephen Williams, VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations with Bluestone Resources (TSX: BSR), explains what lies ahead in 2020 for its gold project in Guatemala.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/shift-from-greed-to-fear-favors-precious-metals/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/731580958Why the Largest US Oil Find Remains in the GroundMon, 23 Dec 2019 15:14:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-the-largest-us-oil-find-remains-in-the-ground
00:32:48Fergus HodgsonnoDespite the increasing role of the United States as an oil producer and exporter, most of her reserves remain untapped.
One reason for the wasted potential is political gridlock. Wayne Christian, the Texas railroad commissioner, claims Democratic Party officials are holding back the production of billions of oil and gas barrels from deposits in West Texas and New Mexico.
In turn, political uncertainty—particularly at the national level—has reduced financing opportunities, he argues, granted big companies with deep pockets a leg up.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-largest-us-oil-find-remains-ground/Despite the increasing role of the United States …Despite the increasing role of the United States as an oil producer and exporter, most of her reserves remain untapped.
One reason for the wasted potential is political gridlock. Wayne Christian, the Texas railroad commissioner, claims Democratic Party officials are holding back the production of billions of oil and gas barrels from deposits in West Texas and New Mexico.
In turn, political uncertainty—particularly at the national level—has reduced financing opportunities, he argues, granted big companies with deep pockets a leg up.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-largest-us-oil-find-remains-ground/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/729604279All You Need to Know about the UK ElectionTue, 17 Dec 2019 20:35:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-uk-election
00:22:18Fergus HodgsonnoThe recent election in the United Kingdom was a historic victory for the Conservative Party but it left a lot of questions hanging in the air: Why did the Labour Party flounder? Will Brexit really happen this time? What kind of deal will Boris Johnson strike with the European Union?
Jack Buckby, an author from northern England and a research associate with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, explains the ins and outs. He argues Trump could play a decisive role in pressuring EU leaders to reach a compromise with Johnson.
As for our weekly interview with CEOs of the Discovery Group, Brandon Macdonald of Fireweed Zinc sums up this year's drilling program in Yukon and shares what lies ahead in 2020.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/all-you-need-know-uk-election/The recent election in the United Kingdom was a h…The recent election in the United Kingdom was a historic victory for the Conservative Party but it left a lot of questions hanging in the air: Why did the Labour Party flounder? Will Brexit really happen this time? What kind of deal will Boris Johnson strike with the European Union?
Jack Buckby, an author from northern England and a research associate with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, explains the ins and outs. He argues Trump could play a decisive role in pressuring EU leaders to reach a compromise with Johnson.
As for our weekly interview with CEOs of the Discovery Group, Brandon Macdonald of Fireweed Zinc sums up this year's drilling program in Yukon and shares what lies ahead in 2020.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/all-you-need-know-uk-election/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/725377558How to Prepare for the End of Dollar HegemonyMon, 09 Dec 2019 21:34:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-prepare-end-dollar-hegemony
00:37:18Fergus HodgsonnoThe global monetary system underpinned by massive government debt can subsist for only so long before reality kicks in. What will come next?
Massive wealth transfer, says Chris Martenson, CEO and co-founder of Peak Prosperity. He argues faith in the US dollar is not eternal, and those holding bonds, stocks, and fiat currency will bear the brunt of the fallout.
That is why big players, billionaires, and endowment funds are already taking cover in hard assets such as land and precious metals.
In our first Junior Mining Update, a new segment sponsored by the Discovery Group, Jim Paterson of ValOre Metals explains how the end of the year presents great opportunities to investors in this industry.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-prepare-end-of-dollar-hegemony/The global monetary system underpinned by massive…The global monetary system underpinned by massive government debt can subsist for only so long before reality kicks in. What will come next?
Massive wealth transfer, says Chris Martenson, CEO and co-founder of Peak Prosperity. He argues faith in the US dollar is not eternal, and those holding bonds, stocks, and fiat currency will bear the brunt of the fallout.
That is why big players, billionaires, and endowment funds are already taking cover in hard assets such as land and precious metals.
In our first Junior Mining Update, a new segment sponsored by the Discovery Group, Jim Paterson of ValOre Metals explains how the end of the year presents great opportunities to investors in this industry.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-prepare-end-of-dollar-hegemony/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/721809865Ron Paul: How the Fed, Deep State Destroy the Middle ClassMon, 02 Dec 2019 22:01:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/ron-paul-fed-deep-state-destroy-middle-class
00:28:56Fergus HodgsonnoAs a towering libertarian figure and former presidential candidate, Ron Paul has been advocating for reform of the Federal Reserve for years.
Recent political drama obscures the fact that the current monetary system, he argues, works to the benefit of an out-of-control government and its insiders, not the average citizen.
Leading US candidates rightly rail against crony capitalism but fail to understand a major piece of the puzzle: sound money.
Joining us for our weekly interview with the Discovery Group is Tom Martin, CEO of Ethos Gold, who follows up on the promising Ligneris gold project in Québec.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/ron-paul-deep-state-destroying-middle-class/As a towering libertarian figure and former presi…As a towering libertarian figure and former presidential candidate, Ron Paul has been advocating for reform of the Federal Reserve for years.
Recent political drama obscures the fact that the current monetary system, he argues, works to the benefit of an out-of-control government and its insiders, not the average citizen.
Leading US candidates rightly rail against crony capitalism but fail to understand a major piece of the puzzle: sound money.
Joining us for our weekly interview with the Discovery Group is Tom Martin, CEO of Ethos Gold, who follows up on the promising Ligneris gold project in Québec.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/ron-paul-deep-state-destroying-middle-class/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/718413820Make the Fed Have One Job AgainMon, 25 Nov 2019 21:21:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/make-the-fed-have-one-job-again
00:19:52Fergus HodgsonnoA lot of dysfunctions within America's economy can be traced back to the Federal Reserve's heavy hand in setting interest rates and tweaking the money supply.
Danielle Dimartino Booth, CEO of Quill Intelligence and former advisor to the Dallas Fed, believes the US central bank lost its way in the 1970s when Congress tasked it with ensuring both maximum employment and price stability.
Instead, she argues the Federal Reserve should have a single goal—keep inflation low—and must allow the business cycle to run its course.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/make-the-fed-one-job-again/A lot of dysfunctions within America's economy ca…A lot of dysfunctions within America's economy can be traced back to the Federal Reserve's heavy hand in setting interest rates and tweaking the money supply.
Danielle Dimartino Booth, CEO of Quill Intelligence and former advisor to the Dallas Fed, believes the US central bank lost its way in the 1970s when Congress tasked it with ensuring both maximum employment and price stability.
Instead, she argues the Federal Reserve should have a single goal—keep inflation low—and must allow the business cycle to run its course.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/make-the-fed-one-job-again/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/717075760Mercenary Geologist: Resource Dependence Erodes US SovereigntyFri, 22 Nov 2019 22:05:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/mercenary-geologist-resource-dependence-erodes-us-sovereignty
00:28:58Fergus HodgsonnoWhat would happen if China or Russia cut off the United States from key supplies of aluminum or uranium?
This scenario is what keeps Michael Fulp, AKA the Mercenary Geologist, up at night.
The experienced explorer, analyst, and consultant believes the United States could fall into dependency from other nations unless she rolls back anti-development regulations.
Joining us this week for the Discovery Group interviews is James Paterson, CEO of ValOre Metals, who tells us all about the promising acquisition of a palladium, platinum, and gold project in Brazil.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/mercenary-geologist-us-resource-dependence-erodes-sovereignty/What would happen if China or Russia cut off the …What would happen if China or Russia cut off the United States from key supplies of aluminum or uranium?
This scenario is what keeps Michael Fulp, AKA the Mercenary Geologist, up at night.
The experienced explorer, analyst, and consultant believes the United States could fall into dependency from other nations unless she rolls back anti-development regulations.
Joining us this week for the Discovery Group interviews is James Paterson, CEO of ValOre Metals, who tells us all about the promising acquisition of a palladium, platinum, and gold project in Brazil.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/mercenary-geologist-us-resource-dependence-erodes-sovereignty/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/715039507Kevin Williamson: Debt Fundamentally Altering US EconomyMon, 18 Nov 2019 21:00:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/kevin-williamson-debt-fundamentally-altering-us-economy
00:15:43Fergus HodgsonnoWhereas some analysts predict the popping of the US debt bubble in an explosive event, Kevin Williamson believes the snowballing could go on for a long time.
The roving correspondent for National Review believes politicians will keep kicking the can down road, accumulating malinvestment, and sapping the economy.
Instead, Americans can expect a combination of less growth, confiscatory taxes, and reduced social benefits.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/kevin-williamson-us-debt-altering-economy/Whereas some analysts predict the popping of the …Whereas some analysts predict the popping of the US debt bubble in an explosive event, Kevin Williamson believes the snowballing could go on for a long time.
The roving correspondent for National Review believes politicians will keep kicking the can down road, accumulating malinvestment, and sapping the economy.
Instead, Americans can expect a combination of less growth, confiscatory taxes, and reduced social benefits.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/kevin-williamson-us-debt-altering-economy/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/712984081How Modern Monetary Theory Exacerbates InequalityFri, 15 Nov 2019 00:11:32 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-modern-monetary-theory-exacerbates-inequality
00:28:35Fergus HodgsonnoPolicies that disregard the risks of loose credit such as quantitative easing and modern monetary theory are all the rage nowadays, but there is no such thing as a free lunch.
Asset manager Adrian Day argues the 2008 bailout of Wall Street has inflated the stock market and deepened the divide that is corroding our social fabric.
The Federal Reserve and economists have begun realizing this, but no one is willing to make the hard choices to correct course.
As for our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, the CEO of Bluestone Resources, Darren Klinck, joins us for an update on their promising Guatemalan gold project.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/modern-monetary-theory-inequality/Policies that disregard the risks of loose credit…Policies that disregard the risks of loose credit such as quantitative easing and modern monetary theory are all the rage nowadays, but there is no such thing as a free lunch.
Asset manager Adrian Day argues the 2008 bailout of Wall Street has inflated the stock market and deepened the divide that is corroding our social fabric.
The Federal Reserve and economists have begun realizing this, but no one is willing to make the hard choices to correct course.
As for our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, the CEO of Bluestone Resources, Darren Klinck, joins us for an update on their promising Guatemalan gold project.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/modern-monetary-theory-inequality/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/709939696Stablecoins Offer Bridge to Usability, ComplianceMon, 11 Nov 2019 16:01:58 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/stablecoins-offer-bridge-to-usability-compliance
00:15:43Fergus HodgsonnoCryptocurrencies have promised to usher in a new era of finance, yet mainstream institutions have been reluctant, slow adopters. Further, the cost of transactions and fluctuating prices have impeded viability for general purchases.
Diana Barrero of Yale University's Blockchain Initiative explains that stablecoins, given their lower volatility, offer better integration into the existing regulatory framework.
She argues that stablecoins have potential in retail commerce and remittances, since today's legacy systems require unnecessary and expensive intermediaries.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/stablecoins-offer-bridge-to-usability-complianceCryptocurrencies have promised to usher in a new …Cryptocurrencies have promised to usher in a new era of finance, yet mainstream institutions have been reluctant, slow adopters. Further, the cost of transactions and fluctuating prices have impeded viability for general purchases.
Diana Barrero of Yale University's Blockchain Initiative explains that stablecoins, given their lower volatility, offer better integration into the existing regulatory framework.
She argues that stablecoins have potential in retail commerce and remittances, since today's legacy systems require unnecessary and expensive intermediaries.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/stablecoins-offer-bridge-to-usability-compliancetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/707884804Why a Gold Standard Will ReturnMon, 04 Nov 2019 21:04:07 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-a-gold-standard-will-return
00:33:06Fergus HodgsonnoThe parallels between today's economy of unicorn IPOs and the Roaring Twenties just before the Great Crash are easy to miss for those without a knowledge of history.
Grant Williams, the experienced financier and co-Founder of Real Vision Group, identifies similar trends of extreme monetary policies and social unrest over inequality.
He argues the day of reckoning will eventually come for financial institutions that go against human nature, at which point a gold standard will need to be reinstated to contain the resulting chaos.
This week we interview Claudia Tornquist, CEO of Dunnedin Ventures, a Discovery Group company that is fast delivering value to its shareholders.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-gold-standard-will-return/The parallels between today's economy of unicorn …The parallels between today's economy of unicorn IPOs and the Roaring Twenties just before the Great Crash are easy to miss for those without a knowledge of history.
Grant Williams, the experienced financier and co-Founder of Real Vision Group, identifies similar trends of extreme monetary policies and social unrest over inequality.
He argues the day of reckoning will eventually come for financial institutions that go against human nature, at which point a gold standard will need to be reinstated to contain the resulting chaos.
This week we interview Claudia Tornquist, CEO of Dunnedin Ventures, a Discovery Group company that is fast delivering value to its shareholders.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-gold-standard-will-return/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/703447294Wyoming Offers Haven for Blockchain CommunityMon, 28 Oct 2019 21:48:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/wyoming-offers-haven-for-blockchain-community
00:25:50Fergus HodgsonnoKnown for its beautiful mountains, national parks, and low taxes, Wyoming is on track to becoming the most attractive US jurisdiction for blockchain businesses.
Caitlin Long, a veteran Wall Street financier turned bitcoin evangelist, has helped the state enact forward-looking legislation to foster the next generation of crypto ventures.
Long believes Wyoming-based entrepreneurs can even dislodge New York's restrictive license through a legal challenge that will define the national industry.
This week we interview Stephen Swatton of K2 Gold Corporation, a Discovery Group company with a lot of potential focused on grass-roots exploration.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/wyoming-offers-haven-for-blockchain-community/Known for its beautiful mountains, national parks…Known for its beautiful mountains, national parks, and low taxes, Wyoming is on track to becoming the most attractive US jurisdiction for blockchain businesses.
Caitlin Long, a veteran Wall Street financier turned bitcoin evangelist, has helped the state enact forward-looking legislation to foster the next generation of crypto ventures.
Long believes Wyoming-based entrepreneurs can even dislodge New York's restrictive license through a legal challenge that will define the national industry.
This week we interview Stephen Swatton of K2 Gold Corporation, a Discovery Group company with a lot of potential focused on grass-roots exploration.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/wyoming-offers-haven-for-blockchain-community/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/699801772What Crowd Psychology Means for GoldMon, 21 Oct 2019 23:27:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/what-crowd-psychology-means-for-gold
00:33:42Fergus HodgsonnoElliott Wave Theory is a powerful item in the toolbox of financial analysts that seeks to predict market ups and downs by looking at crowd moods.
Steven Hochberg, chief market analyst with Elliott Wave International, argues there are recognizable patterns of aggregate human behavior one can keep an eye out for to make investment decisions.
Employing this kind of technical analysis, he shares his views on gold, bitcoin, and stocks.
For our weekly update on the Discovery Group companies, we interview Brandon Macdonald, CEO of Fireweed Zinc, who has amazing news about a zinc mining project.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/crowd-psychology-means-gold/Elliott Wave Theory is a powerful item in the too…Elliott Wave Theory is a powerful item in the toolbox of financial analysts that seeks to predict market ups and downs by looking at crowd moods.
Steven Hochberg, chief market analyst with Elliott Wave International, argues there are recognizable patterns of aggregate human behavior one can keep an eye out for to make investment decisions.
Employing this kind of technical analysis, he shares his views on gold, bitcoin, and stocks.
For our weekly update on the Discovery Group companies, we interview Brandon Macdonald, CEO of Fireweed Zinc, who has amazing news about a zinc mining project.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/crowd-psychology-means-gold/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/697070647Junior Mining the Victim of Regulatory ZealWed, 16 Oct 2019 17:46:50 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/junior-mining-the-victim-of-regulatory-zeal
00:41:39Fergus HodgsonnoThe price rises of gold and other precious metals in recent months should have propelled the junior-mining industry. What is holding it down?
For Frank Holmes, CEO of US Global Investors and a regular commentator on financial television networks, the answer is regulation. Many banks and brokers cannot recommend junior-mining stocks due to government limits on investors and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
On the other hand, crypto mining, a virtually unregulated industry, did see a rise in investing across the board.
In our weekly interview with CEOs of the Discovery Group, Chris Taylor, head of Great Bear Resources, tells us about how gold exploration drives the company’s impressive growth.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/junior-mining-victim-regulatory-zeal/The price rises of gold and other precious metals…The price rises of gold and other precious metals in recent months should have propelled the junior-mining industry. What is holding it down?
For Frank Holmes, CEO of US Global Investors and a regular commentator on financial television networks, the answer is regulation. Many banks and brokers cannot recommend junior-mining stocks due to government limits on investors and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
On the other hand, crypto mining, a virtually unregulated industry, did see a rise in investing across the board.
In our weekly interview with CEOs of the Discovery Group, Chris Taylor, head of Great Bear Resources, tells us about how gold exploration drives the company’s impressive growth.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/junior-mining-victim-regulatory-zeal/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/693541948The Ticking Time Bomb of State DebtsThu, 10 Oct 2019 19:47:16 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/ticking-time-bomb-state-debts
00:29:48Fergus HodgsonnoMany US states claim to balance their budgets, but for decades they have underreported or understated huge liabilities in pension benefits.
Every year, Bill Bergman, director of research with Truth in Accounting, shines light on the real situation with the Financial State of the States report. Total unfunded state debt amounted to $1.5 trillion in 2018, and there has been little improvement since the study's first edition in 2009.
He explains one day investors will see the writing on the wall and stop showing up at bond sales, leaving state employees in a perilous position.
Our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, our valued sponsor, features Dunnedin Ventures CEO Claudia Tornquist, who explains the company's new focus on copper.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-ticking-time-bomb-of-state-debts/Many US states claim to balance their budgets, bu…Many US states claim to balance their budgets, but for decades they have underreported or understated huge liabilities in pension benefits.
Every year, Bill Bergman, director of research with Truth in Accounting, shines light on the real situation with the Financial State of the States report. Total unfunded state debt amounted to $1.5 trillion in 2018, and there has been little improvement since the study's first edition in 2009.
He explains one day investors will see the writing on the wall and stop showing up at bond sales, leaving state employees in a perilous position.
Our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, our valued sponsor, features Dunnedin Ventures CEO Claudia Tornquist, who explains the company's new focus on copper.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-ticking-time-bomb-of-state-debts/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/690123133America: One Election Away from SocialismWed, 02 Oct 2019 20:38:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/america-one-election-away-from-socialism
00:25:35Fergus HodgsonnoAmerica's fundamental ideals are more likely to be found in history books than in the rhetoric of the 2020 US presidential primaries and election.
Julia Song, a conservative activist and commentator, fled Brazil's socialist meltdown—which preceded Jair Bolsonaro's rise—and moved to North Carolina, only to find the same drift toward statism.
To make matters worse, she believes prominent conservative pundits are ill-equipped to counter the rise of leftist candidates who have succeeded in convincing voters of their solutions to both real and manufactured crises. Her concern is the conditions are in place for the United States to be one election away from what she defines as outright socialism.
In our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, we talk with Tom Martin, director of Corporate Development at Ethos Gold, about the firm's four mining projects.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/america-one-election-away-from-socialism/America's fundamental ideals are more likely to b…America's fundamental ideals are more likely to be found in history books than in the rhetoric of the 2020 US presidential primaries and election.
Julia Song, a conservative activist and commentator, fled Brazil's socialist meltdown—which preceded Jair Bolsonaro's rise—and moved to North Carolina, only to find the same drift toward statism.
To make matters worse, she believes prominent conservative pundits are ill-equipped to counter the rise of leftist candidates who have succeeded in convincing voters of their solutions to both real and manufactured crises. Her concern is the conditions are in place for the United States to be one election away from what she defines as outright socialism.
In our weekly interview with the Discovery Group, we talk with Tom Martin, director of Corporate Development at Ethos Gold, about the firm's four mining projects.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/america-one-election-away-from-socialism/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/686770186Why the Tech Boom Is No BubbleWed, 25 Sep 2019 21:56:09 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-the-tech-boom-is-no-bubble
00:38:22Fergus HodgsonnoRoss Gerber loves Tesla. Unlike many in the precious–metals industry, the president and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management believes there is no bubble in tech companies.
He argues that behavioral adaptation to global warming will drive oil demand down in the long term and make eco-friendly innovations profitable.
Where he does see a bubble is in fiat currency, and deems gold and bitcoin solid monetary alternatives.
Our weekly Discovery Group interview features Jim Paterson, CEO of ValOre Metals.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-the-tech-boom-is-no-bubble/Ross Gerber loves Tesla. Unlike many in the preci…Ross Gerber loves Tesla. Unlike many in the precious–metals industry, the president and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management believes there is no bubble in tech companies.
He argues that behavioral adaptation to global warming will drive oil demand down in the long term and make eco-friendly innovations profitable.
Where he does see a bubble is in fiat currency, and deems gold and bitcoin solid monetary alternatives.
Our weekly Discovery Group interview features Jim Paterson, CEO of ValOre Metals.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-the-tech-boom-is-no-bubble/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/682394552The Long Shadow of China's Global AmbitionsTue, 17 Sep 2019 16:17:44 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-long-shadow-of-chinas-global-ambitions
00:34:42Fergus HodgsonnoA minor truce between Washington and Beijing to ease off the trade war will not be enough to avert recession.
Matt Warder and Sean Levine, directors of research and product development at Energy Capital Research Group, believe the wheels are already in motion for a global slowdown.
They argue we should accept the trade dispute may not find any resolution at all. The upside of a new normal of cold relations with China is that gold and other precious metals will keep soaring.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-long-shadow-of-chinas-global-ambitions/A minor truce between Washington and Beijing to e…A minor truce between Washington and Beijing to ease off the trade war will not be enough to avert recession.
Matt Warder and Sean Levine, directors of research and product development at Energy Capital Research Group, believe the wheels are already in motion for a global slowdown.
They argue we should accept the trade dispute may not find any resolution at all. The upside of a new normal of cold relations with China is that gold and other precious metals will keep soaring.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-long-shadow-of-chinas-global-ambitions/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/679160184Doug Casey: Only a Miracle Can Avert US DepressionTue, 10 Sep 2019 17:14:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/doug-casey-only-a-miracle-can-avert-us-depression
00:33:38Fergus HodgsonnoFor the average citizen, the race to the bottom of interest rates in much of the developed world means eroded savings and a lower standard of living.
Doug Casey, founder of Casey Research, believes financial markets are going to become more dangerous and unpredictable as debt and easy money spiral out of control.
The one saving grace he sees is technological advances to soften the landing.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/doug-casey-only-miracle-avert-us-depression/For the average citizen, the race to the bottom o…For the average citizen, the race to the bottom of interest rates in much of the developed world means eroded savings and a lower standard of living.
Doug Casey, founder of Casey Research, believes financial markets are going to become more dangerous and unpredictable as debt and easy money spiral out of control.
The one saving grace he sees is technological advances to soften the landing.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/doug-casey-only-miracle-avert-us-depression/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/675515714Don't Cry for the Peso, ArgentinaTue, 03 Sep 2019 14:18:11 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/dont-cry-for-the-peso-argentina
00:38:27Fergus HodgsonnoLike clockwork, the Argentine peso collapses every decade or so, throwing the South American country into chaos.
For Steve Hanke, economics professor at Johns Hopkins University and director of the Troubled Currencies Project with the Cato Institute, the only way out is what regular Argentines already do whenever a new crisis looms large: convert their pesos to dollars.
If not dollarization, which has been successful in taming hyperinflation and government indiscipline across the world, he argues a gold-backed currency board would be equally effective.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/dont-cry-for-the-peso-argentina/Like clockwork, the Argentine peso collapses ever…Like clockwork, the Argentine peso collapses every decade or so, throwing the South American country into chaos.
For Steve Hanke, economics professor at Johns Hopkins University and director of the Troubled Currencies Project with the Cato Institute, the only way out is what regular Argentines already do whenever a new crisis looms large: convert their pesos to dollars.
If not dollarization, which has been successful in taming hyperinflation and government indiscipline across the world, he argues a gold-backed currency board would be equally effective.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/dont-cry-for-the-peso-argentina/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/671768216Negative Rates Signal New Normal for DollarTue, 27 Aug 2019 16:32:16 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/negative-rates-signal-new-normal-for-dollar
00:38:23Fergus HodgsonnoAs the globe braces for an imminent downturn and investors accept negative-yield bonds, all eyes are on central banks. However, Mark Rossano, founder and CEO of C6 Capital Holdings, contends the monetary tools offer little salvation for productivity.
Growth in dollar-denominated debt from emerging countries and preference for US treasuries keep the greenback in a dominant position. Further, given the decline of other major currencies, relatively speaking the dollar will strengthen and be positively correlated with gold, he argues.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/negative-rates-signal-new-normal-dollar/As the globe braces for an imminent downturn and …As the globe braces for an imminent downturn and investors accept negative-yield bonds, all eyes are on central banks. However, Mark Rossano, founder and CEO of C6 Capital Holdings, contends the monetary tools offer little salvation for productivity.
Growth in dollar-denominated debt from emerging countries and preference for US treasuries keep the greenback in a dominant position. Further, given the decline of other major currencies, relatively speaking the dollar will strengthen and be positively correlated with gold, he argues.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/negative-rates-signal-new-normal-dollar/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/668620496The New Global RecessionTue, 20 Aug 2019 19:30:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-new-global-recession
00:33:44Fergus HodgsonnoSigns are growing for a worldwide economic downturn. This time, central banks may be powerless to stop it.
Ronald Stöferle, a partner of the Liechtenstein-based investment firm Incrementum AG, explains how his "In Gold We Trust" report was able to foresee the coming storm. He argues the United States has probably already entered a recession as big players seek refuge in gold and mining stocks.
This week we are also launching the first of a series of sponsored interviews with the Discovery Group. Chris Taylor, CEO of Great Bear Resources, tells us about exciting new discoveries in Red Lake, Ontario.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-new-global-recession/Signs are growing for a worldwide economic downtu…Signs are growing for a worldwide economic downturn. This time, central banks may be powerless to stop it.
Ronald Stöferle, a partner of the Liechtenstein-based investment firm Incrementum AG, explains how his "In Gold We Trust" report was able to foresee the coming storm. He argues the United States has probably already entered a recession as big players seek refuge in gold and mining stocks.
This week we are also launching the first of a series of sponsored interviews with the Discovery Group. Chris Taylor, CEO of Great Bear Resources, tells us about exciting new discoveries in Red Lake, Ontario.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-new-global-recession/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/665847638Shale Revolution Makes Clean Energy PossibleWed, 14 Aug 2019 21:41:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/shale-revolution-makes-clean-energy-possible
00:28:21Fergus HodgsonnoDespite the righteous demands of environmentalists and politicians, fossil fuels are not going away anytime soon.
Peter Hartley, a professor and scholar of energy economics for the Baker Institute at Rice University, argues natural gas will play an essential role in the transition to clean electricity.
He explains how the United States went from being the world's largest importer of gas to one of the major exporters thanks to innovation, infrastructure, and property rights.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/shale-revolution-makes-clean-energy-possible/Despite the righteous demands of environmentalist…Despite the righteous demands of environmentalists and politicians, fossil fuels are not going away anytime soon.
Peter Hartley, a professor and scholar of energy economics for the Baker Institute at Rice University, argues natural gas will play an essential role in the transition to clean electricity.
He explains how the United States went from being the world's largest importer of gas to one of the major exporters thanks to innovation, infrastructure, and property rights.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/shale-revolution-makes-clean-energy-possible/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661604081Robert Kiyosaki: Gold and Silver Are God's MoneyMon, 05 Aug 2019 21:58:04 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/kiyosaki
00:26:07Fergus HodgsonnoThe banking and financial elite may disparage precious metals as a relic of the past, but the joke is on them. Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling personal finance book of all time, retorts that he became rich by saving silver and gold—not by doing what was politically correct.
Gold has existed for centuries and will continue to be sound money years after the US dollar has disappeared.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/robert-kiyosaki-gold-silver-gods-money/The banking and financial elite may disparage pre…The banking and financial elite may disparage precious metals as a relic of the past, but the joke is on them. Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling personal finance book of all time, retorts that he became rich by saving silver and gold—not by doing what was politically correct.
Gold has existed for centuries and will continue to be sound money years after the US dollar has disappeared.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/robert-kiyosaki-gold-silver-gods-money/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/658223717What the Gold Spike Means for SilverMon, 29 Jul 2019 21:02:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/what-the-gold-spike-means-for-silver
00:31:30Fergus HodgsonnoGold's breakout has unleashed speculation regarding whether other precious metals will follow suit.
Lobo Tiggre, CEO of Louis James LLC and editor of the Independent Speculator, notes the buzz on mainstream media is drawing new funding to the sector.
He argues that, while one should always focus on the fundamentals and plan into the future, there are short-term opportunities in silver and uranium stocks.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-gold-spike-means-silver/Gold's breakout has unleashed speculation regardi…Gold's breakout has unleashed speculation regarding whether other precious metals will follow suit.
Lobo Tiggre, CEO of Louis James LLC and editor of the Independent Speculator, notes the buzz on mainstream media is drawing new funding to the sector.
He argues that, while one should always focus on the fundamentals and plan into the future, there are short-term opportunities in silver and uranium stocks.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-gold-spike-means-silver/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/654925400The Gold Bug's Day in the SunMon, 22 Jul 2019 21:33:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-gold-bugs-day-in-the-sun
00:32:56Fergus HodgsonnoThe market is showing increasing signs that the gold breakout is genuine. David Skarica, founder and editor of the investment newsletter Addicted to Profits, sees a confirmation in junior-mining companies starting to rally.
The future of precious metals looks bright, he argues, unlike corporate debt, which will probably trigger the next financial crisis.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-gold-bugs-day-in-the-sun/The market is showing increasing signs that the g…The market is showing increasing signs that the gold breakout is genuine. David Skarica, founder and editor of the investment newsletter Addicted to Profits, sees a confirmation in junior-mining companies starting to rally.
The future of precious metals looks bright, he argues, unlike corporate debt, which will probably trigger the next financial crisis.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-gold-bugs-day-in-the-sun/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/651518642Rick's Rule for Hunting TenbaggersMon, 15 Jul 2019 18:23:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/ricks-rule-for-hunting-tenbaggers
00:31:48Fergus HodgsonnoThe recent breakout in the gold price has enthralled many investors in the metals industry, but not Rick Rule.
Known for his long-term vision, the natural-resource financier and president of Sprott US Holdings Inc. believes the episode a blip in the grand scheme.
Instead, he contends investors should pay attention to US treasury securities as a turning point. When that decades-long bull market is over, the demand for precious metals in the United States could quadruple.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/ricks-rule-for-hunting-tenbaggers/The recent breakout in the gold price has enthral…The recent breakout in the gold price has enthralled many investors in the metals industry, but not Rick Rule.
Known for his long-term vision, the natural-resource financier and president of Sprott US Holdings Inc. believes the episode a blip in the grand scheme.
Instead, he contends investors should pay attention to US treasury securities as a turning point. When that decades-long bull market is over, the demand for precious metals in the United States could quadruple.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/ricks-rule-for-hunting-tenbaggers/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/649179755How the Fed's Low Rates Became an AddictionWed, 10 Jul 2019 17:53:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-feds-low-rates-became-addiction
00:35:00Fergus HodgsonnoA key tenet of central banking around the world is the dogma that deflation impedes economic growth and must be avoided at all costs.
Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer with Bleakly Advisory Group and editor of the Boock Report, is a prominent dissenter. He points out inflation targets make no economic sense until you consider who benefits from them.
Wall Street has captured the Federal Reserve, he argues, which cannot abandon loose monetary policy for fear of upsetting the status quo. However, perpetual low rates are no longer incentivizing new economic behavior, and a painful but necessary market correction will come.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-feds-low-rates-became-addiction/A key tenet of central banking around the world i…A key tenet of central banking around the world is the dogma that deflation impedes economic growth and must be avoided at all costs.
Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer with Bleakly Advisory Group and editor of the Boock Report, is a prominent dissenter. He points out inflation targets make no economic sense until you consider who benefits from them.
Wall Street has captured the Federal Reserve, he argues, which cannot abandon loose monetary policy for fear of upsetting the status quo. However, perpetual low rates are no longer incentivizing new economic behavior, and a painful but necessary market correction will come.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-feds-low-rates-became-addiction/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/645023022The Pension House of CardsTue, 02 Jul 2019 04:32:22 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-pension-house-of-cards
00:34:14Fergus HodgsonnoIt is no overstatement that we are in the early stages of the greatest retirement crisis in US and world history.
"Pension detective" Ted Siedle, a Forbes contributor and former SEC lawyer who represents whistleblowers, says both public and corporate pension funds across the United States are on the verge of collapse.
He argues that we are very close to a Puerto Rico-style default scenario on the mainland, with imminent bailouts from taxpayers.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-pension-house-of-cards/.It is no overstatement that we are in the early s…It is no overstatement that we are in the early stages of the greatest retirement crisis in US and world history.
"Pension detective" Ted Siedle, a Forbes contributor and former SEC lawyer who represents whistleblowers, says both public and corporate pension funds across the United States are on the verge of collapse.
He argues that we are very close to a Puerto Rico-style default scenario on the mainland, with imminent bailouts from taxpayers.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-pension-house-of-cards/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/641514132Why the Sky Is the Limit for GoldMon, 24 Jun 2019 21:23:33 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/sky-is-the-limit-for-gold
00:33:22Fergus HodgsonnoGeopolitical tensions and the Fed's recent announcement that it would cut interest rates in the near future have triggered a rally in gold prices.
Omar Ayales, chief trading strategist at GoldChartsRUs, discusses the pitfalls of short-term trading in precious metals and how to be disciplined about it.
He explains how, once gold breaks a psychological threshold price, a long-term bull market becomes a self-fulling prophecy.
Recorded on June 5, 2019.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/sky-is-the-limit-for-gold/Geopolitical tensions and the Fed's recent announ…Geopolitical tensions and the Fed's recent announcement that it would cut interest rates in the near future have triggered a rally in gold prices.
Omar Ayales, chief trading strategist at GoldChartsRUs, discusses the pitfalls of short-term trading in precious metals and how to be disciplined about it.
He explains how, once gold breaks a psychological threshold price, a long-term bull market becomes a self-fulling prophecy.
Recorded on June 5, 2019.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/sky-is-the-limit-for-gold/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/638166570Investment Matriarchs Are Bullish on US StocksMon, 17 Jun 2019 21:00:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/investment-matriarchs-bullish-us-stocks
00:30:19Fergus HodgsonnoThe matriarchs of investing like to swim against the stream, and they are calling for a "melt-up" in US stocks and bonds.
Mary Anne and Pamela Aden, long-running publishers of the Aden Forecast investment newsletter, remain "cautiously bullish" for a scenario similar to the 2000 dot-com frenzy.
They are confident that a dovish Federal Reserve and a global trend of low interest rates will be the reality for years to come.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/investment-matriarchs-bullish-us-stocks/The matriarchs of investing like to swim against …The matriarchs of investing like to swim against the stream, and they are calling for a "melt-up" in US stocks and bonds.
Mary Anne and Pamela Aden, long-running publishers of the Aden Forecast investment newsletter, remain "cautiously bullish" for a scenario similar to the 2000 dot-com frenzy.
They are confident that a dovish Federal Reserve and a global trend of low interest rates will be the reality for years to come.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/investment-matriarchs-bullish-us-stocks/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/634673364What Digitization Means for Gold OwnershipMon, 10 Jun 2019 20:11:50 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/what-digitization-means-for-gold-ownership
00:26:35Fergus HodgsonnoGold as physical money has withstood the test of time, but does it have a future in an increasingly digital world?
Kenneth Lewis, CEO of ApMex, one of the world's leading online dealers of precious metals, has no doubt. Websites and apps are making it easier than ever to hold gold. He even foresees the end of credit cards as we know them.
Be it through direct ownership, vaults, or ETFs, he argues that any kind of metals exposure is a useful portfolio diversification strategy.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-digitization-means-for-gold-ownership/Gold as physical money has withstood the test of …Gold as physical money has withstood the test of time, but does it have a future in an increasingly digital world?
Kenneth Lewis, CEO of ApMex, one of the world's leading online dealers of precious metals, has no doubt. Websites and apps are making it easier than ever to hold gold. He even foresees the end of credit cards as we know them.
Be it through direct ownership, vaults, or ETFs, he argues that any kind of metals exposure is a useful portfolio diversification strategy.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-digitization-means-for-gold-ownership/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/631679085The Tech Bubble Is BackTue, 04 Jun 2019 17:11:47 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-tech-bubble-is-back
00:24:49Fergus HodgsonnoGordon Gekko said "greed is good." Mike Larson says "boring is good," if you want long-term returns. "Boring will make you money."
Larson, a senior analyst with Weiss Ratings, contends there is a vast overvaluation of tech stocks, along with many others, on account of both hype and easy credit. In this episode he notes both near universal IPO failures and mounting corporate debts as compelling reasons for conservative investing.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/mike-larson-tech-bubble/.Gordon Gekko said "greed is good." Mike Larson sa…Gordon Gekko said "greed is good." Mike Larson says "boring is good," if you want long-term returns. "Boring will make you money."
Larson, a senior analyst with Weiss Ratings, contends there is a vast overvaluation of tech stocks, along with many others, on account of both hype and easy credit. In this episode he notes both near universal IPO failures and mounting corporate debts as compelling reasons for conservative investing.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/mike-larson-tech-bubble/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/627887580Russia's Plan for a New World CurrencyTue, 28 May 2019 15:49:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/russias-plan-for-a-new-world-currency
00:27:15Fergus HodgsonnoRussia and China have been accumulating gold for years, but observers are at a loss to explain why.
Byron King, a geologist with Rickards' Gold Speculator, argues they are planning for a new monetary system. The United States has weaponized the dollar to enact sanctions and police world trade, so naturally those superpowers want an alternative, he explains.
In his view, the days of the dollar as the world currency are numbered, and gold offers the best hedge against the looming shift.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/russia-plan-new-world-currency/Russia and China have been accumulating gold for …Russia and China have been accumulating gold for years, but observers are at a loss to explain why.
Byron King, a geologist with Rickards' Gold Speculator, argues they are planning for a new monetary system. The United States has weaponized the dollar to enact sanctions and police world trade, so naturally those superpowers want an alternative, he explains.
In his view, the days of the dollar as the world currency are numbered, and gold offers the best hedge against the looming shift.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/russia-plan-new-world-currency/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/623810442Alternative Investments: For Beta, Not AlphaMon, 20 May 2019 21:47:11 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/alternative-investments-beta-not-alpha
00:27:23Fergus HodgsonnoPlenty of misunderstanding remains regarding what alternative-asset classes are and how investors should incorporate them into their portfolios.
Bill Kelly, CEO of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), warns that those who see private equity, hedge funds, or precious metals as absolute investment vehicles are in for a disappointment.
Rather than achieving alpha, Kelly argues that alternative investments help diversify risks and limit exposure to market turns.
I am just pondering punchy words for the headline.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/alternative-investments-for-beta-not-alpha/Plenty of misunderstanding remains regarding what…Plenty of misunderstanding remains regarding what alternative-asset classes are and how investors should incorporate them into their portfolios.
Bill Kelly, CEO of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), warns that those who see private equity, hedge funds, or precious metals as absolute investment vehicles are in for a disappointment.
Rather than achieving alpha, Kelly argues that alternative investments help diversify risks and limit exposure to market turns.
I am just pondering punchy words for the headline.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/alternative-investments-for-beta-not-alpha/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/620210103Indebted Students Have Themselves to BlameTue, 14 May 2019 13:39:48 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-indebted-students-have-only-themselves-to-blame
00:29:26Fergus HodgsonnoBob Zadek has no sympathy for college students with mountains of debt. In his new book, the lawyer, lecturer, lender, and libertarian radio host makes the case against modern universities.
He contends college is a useful investment only if one learns a marketable trade, and that the rest of society shouldn't bear the cost of poor career choices.
However, the prevailing bias for college degrees is so strong and widespread, he doesn't see an end to the bubble just yet.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/indebted-students-have-themselves-to-blame/Bob Zadek has no sympathy for college students wi…Bob Zadek has no sympathy for college students with mountains of debt. In his new book, the lawyer, lecturer, lender, and libertarian radio host makes the case against modern universities.
He contends college is a useful investment only if one learns a marketable trade, and that the rest of society shouldn't bear the cost of poor career choices.
However, the prevailing bias for college degrees is so strong and widespread, he doesn't see an end to the bubble just yet.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/indebted-students-have-themselves-to-blame/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/616672248Peter Schiff: The Fed Cannot Save UsMon, 06 May 2019 21:41:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/peter-schiff
00:32:17Fergus HodgsonnoPeter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, believes the Fed's recent moves indicate a recession is around the corner, already overdue. This time it will be off the charts, more severe than ever before for the United States.
In recent decades, the Fed's modus operandi has been to re-inflate popping bubbles, thus making them larger than before and delaying the correction. However, with rates already at zero in real terms, the Fed has nowhere to go but up. Yet the cost of debt servicing means the Fed's hands are tied.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/peter-schiff-fed-cannot-save-us/Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, believ…Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, believes the Fed's recent moves indicate a recession is around the corner, already overdue. This time it will be off the charts, more severe than ever before for the United States.
In recent decades, the Fed's modus operandi has been to re-inflate popping bubbles, thus making them larger than before and delaying the correction. However, with rates already at zero in real terms, the Fed has nowhere to go but up. Yet the cost of debt servicing means the Fed's hands are tied.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/peter-schiff-fed-cannot-save-us/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/613308975Why Every Investor Needs a TribeMon, 29 Apr 2019 21:24:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-every-investor-needs-tribe
00:35:05Fergus HodgsonnoFlying solo as an investor is an invitation to predators and self-deceit. Doing so within a community is safer and more satisfying, says financial strategist and educator Russell Gray.
A co-host of the Real Estate Guys radio show, Gray recommends building social capital with like-minded investors who can see the bigger picture and help you identify new opportunities.
However, he warns, always keep an open mind and pay attention to those who disagree with you.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-every-investor-needs-a-tribe/Flying solo as an investor is an invitation to pr…Flying solo as an investor is an invitation to predators and self-deceit. Doing so within a community is safer and more satisfying, says financial strategist and educator Russell Gray.
A co-host of the Real Estate Guys radio show, Gray recommends building social capital with like-minded investors who can see the bigger picture and help you identify new opportunities.
However, he warns, always keep an open mind and pay attention to those who disagree with you.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-every-investor-needs-a-tribe/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/609932829The Antidote to Crypto ScamsMon, 22 Apr 2019 22:36:58 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-antidote-to-crypto-scams
00:31:26Fergus HodgsonnoThe sheer size and valuation of the cryptocurrency market makes it a fertile ground for bad actors.
That is why crypto enthusiast Catalina Castro's main advice is to learn the fundamentals. An educational entrepreneur based in Argentina, she helps Spanish-speaking newcomers navigate this complex world.
Make sure you understand what the blockchain is and is not, what it is useful for, and be careful with initial coin offerings, she warns.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-antidote-to-crypto-scams/The sheer size and valuation of the cryptocurrenc…The sheer size and valuation of the cryptocurrency market makes it a fertile ground for bad actors.
That is why crypto enthusiast Catalina Castro's main advice is to learn the fundamentals. An educational entrepreneur based in Argentina, she helps Spanish-speaking newcomers navigate this complex world.
Make sure you understand what the blockchain is and is not, what it is useful for, and be careful with initial coin offerings, she warns.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-antidote-to-crypto-scams/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/606521856Liechtenstein on a Mission to Lead Fintech InnovationTue, 16 Apr 2019 14:33:35 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/liechtenstein-mission-lead-fintech
00:21:40Fergus HodgsonnoThe small landlocked country in the heart of Europe has long been known for her friendly corporate and business environment in the banking industry.
Over the past couple of years, Liechtenstein has leveraged that experience to also become a fintech powerhouse, attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs, explains Alexis Esneault, an attorney from Alabama now with Nägele Law in Vaduz.
She argues that Liechtenstein, which is part of the European Single Market, has some of the world’s most advanced legislation on cryptocurrencies and blockchain services.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/liechtenstein-fintech/The small landlocked country in the heart of Euro…The small landlocked country in the heart of Europe has long been known for her friendly corporate and business environment in the banking industry.
Over the past couple of years, Liechtenstein has leveraged that experience to also become a fintech powerhouse, attracting hundreds of entrepreneurs, explains Alexis Esneault, an attorney from Alabama now with Nägele Law in Vaduz.
She argues that Liechtenstein, which is part of the European Single Market, has some of the world’s most advanced legislation on cryptocurrencies and blockchain services.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/liechtenstein-fintech/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/602953626Cash In on Legalized Sports BettingMon, 08 Apr 2019 20:17:01 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/cash-in-on-legalized-sports-betting
00:33:38Fergus HodgsonnoSince the US Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports gambling in May 2018, a slew of states are in the process of legalizing this multi-billion-dollar industry.
In a couple of years, sports betting will be ubiquitous, says E. B. Tucker, senior analyst with Casey Research and author of the Casey Report.
As the industry comes out of the shadows and into the mainstream, not only local governments stand to profit from the resulting tourism and tax revenue, he argues. There are many opportunities for early investors too.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/cash-in-legalized-sports-betting/Since the US Supreme Court struck down the federa…Since the US Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports gambling in May 2018, a slew of states are in the process of legalizing this multi-billion-dollar industry.
In a couple of years, sports betting will be ubiquitous, says E. B. Tucker, senior analyst with Casey Research and author of the Casey Report.
As the industry comes out of the shadows and into the mainstream, not only local governments stand to profit from the resulting tourism and tax revenue, he argues. There are many opportunities for early investors too.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/cash-in-legalized-sports-betting/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/599430894A Bubble Like Never BeforeMon, 01 Apr 2019 21:11:09 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/a-bubble-like-never-before
00:30:57Fergus HodgsonnoAs world markets brace for another economic slowdown, investors are trying to figure out how steep the dip will be and how to protect their assets.
For David Collum, a chemistry professor at Cornell University turned financial analyst, 2019 will be a turning point. He points to the emergence of explicitly socialist campaign promises and extreme political polarization in the United States as red flags.
The Federal Reserve will try to avoid a market correction at all costs, he argues, but it cannot postpone the harsh reality forever.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/a-bubble-like-never-before/As world markets brace for another economic slowd…As world markets brace for another economic slowdown, investors are trying to figure out how steep the dip will be and how to protect their assets.
For David Collum, a chemistry professor at Cornell University turned financial analyst, 2019 will be a turning point. He points to the emergence of explicitly socialist campaign promises and extreme political polarization in the United States as red flags.
The Federal Reserve will try to avoid a market correction at all costs, he argues, but it cannot postpone the harsh reality forever.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/a-bubble-like-never-before/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/595759764The Good News about the Next RecessionMon, 25 Mar 2019 21:27:22 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-good-news-about-the-next-recession
00:34:04Fergus HodgsonnoThe Federal Reserve is switching gears and halting interest-rate hikes for the near future, amid fears of another global crisis.
The United States is entering a recession and there will be quantitative easing again, predicts Ronnie Stoeferle, a fund manager and partner of the Liechtenstein-based investment firm Incrementum AG.
He argues that the worst is over for mining stocks and the gold price, as they stand to gain enormously from sliding faith in fiat currencies.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/good-news-next-recession/The Federal Reserve is switching gears and haltin…The Federal Reserve is switching gears and halting interest-rate hikes for the near future, amid fears of another global crisis.
The United States is entering a recession and there will be quantitative easing again, predicts Ronnie Stoeferle, a fund manager and partner of the Liechtenstein-based investment firm Incrementum AG.
He argues that the worst is over for mining stocks and the gold price, as they stand to gain enormously from sliding faith in fiat currencies.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/good-news-next-recession/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/592609140No Deal Is Best Deal for BrexitWed, 20 Mar 2019 13:57:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/no-deal-is-best-deal-for-brexit
00:39:12Fergus HodgsonnoAfter almost three years since the contentious referendum to leave the European Union, the United Kingdom is still in gridlock over exactly how it will happen—even with less than 10 days until planned separation.
A "no deal" Brexit is the best scenario for free-market advocates, says Tom Colsy, president and founder of the University of Kent's Liberty Union and a member of Students for Brexit.
He argues that it is also the most likely outcome, since Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May's milquetoast plan has failed to convince Parliament and increasingly frustrated citizens.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/no-deal-is-best-deal-for-brexit/After almost three years since the contentious re…After almost three years since the contentious referendum to leave the European Union, the United Kingdom is still in gridlock over exactly how it will happen—even with less than 10 days until planned separation.
A "no deal" Brexit is the best scenario for free-market advocates, says Tom Colsy, president and founder of the University of Kent's Liberty Union and a member of Students for Brexit.
He argues that it is also the most likely outcome, since Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May's milquetoast plan has failed to convince Parliament and increasingly frustrated citizens.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/no-deal-is-best-deal-for-brexit/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/588581835China Prepares for Dollar Collapse, Hoards GoldMon, 11 Mar 2019 21:32:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/china-prepares-for-dollar-collapse-hoards-gold
00:29:16Fergus HodgsonnoChina's bottomless appetite for gold and other hard assets is at the back of every financial analyst's mind.
For David Brady, CEO and co-founder of Global Pro Traders, there is no doubt that China and Russia believe a US dollar plunge is coming. He is a CFA charterholder with degrees in business and finance from Dublin City University.
He argues that the Chinese are hoarding more gold than they let on in preparation for a coming global financial reset. When central banks revert back to another round of interest-rate cuts and quantitative easing, he contends, then everything but the dollar will take off.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/china-prepares-dollar-collapse-hoards-gold/China's bottomless appetite for gold and other ha…China's bottomless appetite for gold and other hard assets is at the back of every financial analyst's mind.
For David Brady, CEO and co-founder of Global Pro Traders, there is no doubt that China and Russia believe a US dollar plunge is coming. He is a CFA charterholder with degrees in business and finance from Dublin City University.
He argues that the Chinese are hoarding more gold than they let on in preparation for a coming global financial reset. When central banks revert back to another round of interest-rate cuts and quantitative easing, he contends, then everything but the dollar will take off.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/china-prepares-dollar-collapse-hoards-gold/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/584962641The Mexican Economy versus AMLOMon, 04 Mar 2019 21:28:40 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-mexican-economy-versus-amlo
00:21:30Fergus HodgsonnoAndrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) is Mexico's first overtly socialist president in decades. This has generated concern he'll follow in the footsteps of Venezuela's Hugo Chávez and push for a new socialist constitution.
It's too early to tell, says Gloria Álvarez, a Guatemalan political scientist and classical-liberal author who now lives in Mexico City. However, he has already brought economic instability by axing key investment projects and interfering with gasoline distribution.
At the helm of one of Latin America's largest economies, AMLO's actions will ripple across the region.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-mexican-economy-versus-amlo/Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) is Mexico's fi…Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) is Mexico's first overtly socialist president in decades. This has generated concern he'll follow in the footsteps of Venezuela's Hugo Chávez and push for a new socialist constitution.
It's too early to tell, says Gloria Álvarez, a Guatemalan political scientist and classical-liberal author who now lives in Mexico City. However, he has already brought economic instability by axing key investment projects and interfering with gasoline distribution.
At the helm of one of Latin America's largest economies, AMLO's actions will ripple across the region.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-mexican-economy-versus-amlo/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/581282529How to Find Mining TenbaggersMon, 25 Feb 2019 21:23:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-to-find-mining-tenbaggers
00:29:31Fergus HodgsonnoMining exploration in general is a money-losing enterprise: only one in 1,000 projects succeeds.
However, according to economic geologist Brent Cook, you just need a couple of big hits to make up for it. He combines 30 years of experience in geology, exploration, and consulting as the co-editor of Exploration Insights.
Cook argues that you can greatly improve the odds with a bit of due diligence and basic knowledge of geology to weed out projects with fatal flaws.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-to-find-mining-tenbaggers/Mining exploration in general is a money-losing e…Mining exploration in general is a money-losing enterprise: only one in 1,000 projects succeeds.
However, according to economic geologist Brent Cook, you just need a couple of big hits to make up for it. He combines 30 years of experience in geology, exploration, and consulting as the co-editor of Exploration Insights.
Cook argues that you can greatly improve the odds with a bit of due diligence and basic knowledge of geology to weed out projects with fatal flaws.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-to-find-mining-tenbaggers/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/577399590What Millennials Need to Know about MiningMon, 18 Feb 2019 18:58:22 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/junior-mining-a-good-fit-for-millennial-investors
00:17:56Fergus HodgsonnoMillennials have a lot to gain by thinking early about their financial futures, since they have an invaluable asset: time.
For educational entrepreneur Fabiana Lara, long-term investments in the resources sector are particularly suited for the young who can better afford to take on more risks and losses than older generations.
Since becoming a successful businesswoman in Brazil, she has devoted her energy to the Next Big Rush, a YouTube channel where she offers advice on mining investment.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-millennials-need-know-mining/Millennials have a lot to gain by thinking early …Millennials have a lot to gain by thinking early about their financial futures, since they have an invaluable asset: time.
For educational entrepreneur Fabiana Lara, long-term investments in the resources sector are particularly suited for the young who can better afford to take on more risks and losses than older generations.
Since becoming a successful businesswoman in Brazil, she has devoted her energy to the Next Big Rush, a YouTube channel where she offers advice on mining investment.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-millennials-need-know-mining/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/573781434Dark Financial Clouds Forming in 2019Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:35:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/dark-financial-clouds-forming-in-2019
00:28:35Fergus HodgsonnoDoomsayers have for decades claimed that the collapse of the global financial system is just around the corner, yet here we are in 2019 with a strong US dollar and a ballooning public debt.
Chris Martenson, nevertheless, believes several economic trends are coming together this year to build the perfect storm. A researcher in energy and resource depletion with a PhD in pathology from Duke University, he left academia and the corporate world to found Peak Prosperity, a publication that helps people navigate a changing future.
He argues that recent decisions by central banks have pushed the economy into uncharted territory and that the massive credit unleashed in the past is coming home to roost.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/dark-financial-clouds-2019/Doomsayers have for decades claimed that the coll…Doomsayers have for decades claimed that the collapse of the global financial system is just around the corner, yet here we are in 2019 with a strong US dollar and a ballooning public debt.
Chris Martenson, nevertheless, believes several economic trends are coming together this year to build the perfect storm. A researcher in energy and resource depletion with a PhD in pathology from Duke University, he left academia and the corporate world to found Peak Prosperity, a publication that helps people navigate a changing future.
He argues that recent decisions by central banks have pushed the economy into uncharted territory and that the massive credit unleashed in the past is coming home to roost.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/dark-financial-clouds-2019/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/570072690No News Is Good News for Investors in ParaguayMon, 04 Feb 2019 20:22:22 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/no-news-good-news-investors-paraguay
00:23:11Fergus HodgsonnoThere are many legitimate reasons why investors stay out of South America. The region has a well-earned reputation for political instability, violence, and hostility to foreign business.
Yet, all countries are not made equal. Landlocked Paraguay, tucked between two giants, Brazil and Argentina, is the outlier you've never heard of—and that's a good thing, says David P. Smith, a representative of Paraguay AG Invest.
With 20 years of experience in agricultural and residential real estate, he lays out how to separate the wheat from the chaff in Paraguay and other less publicized locations. He finds optimism in the mix of fiscal responsibility, stable economic growth, low costs, and fertile soil.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/no-news-good-news-investing-in-paraguay/There are many legitimate reasons why investors s…There are many legitimate reasons why investors stay out of South America. The region has a well-earned reputation for political instability, violence, and hostility to foreign business.
Yet, all countries are not made equal. Landlocked Paraguay, tucked between two giants, Brazil and Argentina, is the outlier you've never heard of—and that's a good thing, says David P. Smith, a representative of Paraguay AG Invest.
With 20 years of experience in agricultural and residential real estate, he lays out how to separate the wheat from the chaff in Paraguay and other less publicized locations. He finds optimism in the mix of fiscal responsibility, stable economic growth, low costs, and fertile soil.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/no-news-good-news-investing-in-paraguay/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/566102034How Irrationality Costs You in Mining InvestmentsMon, 28 Jan 2019 18:41:51 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-irrationality-costs-you-in-mining-investments
00:22:07Fergus HodgsonnoTrading in the junior mining sector is rife with pitfalls, yet people keep trusting gut feelings and slogans over careful analysis.
For seasoned investor Jayant Bhandari, being a rational speculator means removing the romance.
He argues that the world's low-interest banking system is forcing people to put their hard-earned savings in sectors they know nothing about.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/irrationality-mining-investments/Trading in the junior mining sector is rife with …Trading in the junior mining sector is rife with pitfalls, yet people keep trusting gut feelings and slogans over careful analysis.
For seasoned investor Jayant Bhandari, being a rational speculator means removing the romance.
He argues that the world's low-interest banking system is forcing people to put their hard-earned savings in sectors they know nothing about.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/irrationality-mining-investments/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/562526124Game Theory for GoldMon, 21 Jan 2019 20:08:27 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/game-theory-for-gold
00:27:53Fergus HodgsonnoFor centuries, gold bugs and investors have touted the yellow metal's qualities as money and sought to analyze the fundamental trends behind its price. Since the end of the gold standard, however, it has morphed into an asset to protect against government mismanagement.
What drives the gold price today is market confidence in the Federal Reserve (or lack thereof), argues Ben Hunt, co-founder of Second Foundation Partners, which publishes Epsylon Theory.
Harnessing the power of game theory, he has devised a system to analyze the language of central bankers and other information agents, which has become an economic-policy tool in its own right since the Great Recession.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/game-theory-for-gold/For centuries, gold bugs and investors have toute…For centuries, gold bugs and investors have touted the yellow metal's qualities as money and sought to analyze the fundamental trends behind its price. Since the end of the gold standard, however, it has morphed into an asset to protect against government mismanagement.
What drives the gold price today is market confidence in the Federal Reserve (or lack thereof), argues Ben Hunt, co-founder of Second Foundation Partners, which publishes Epsylon Theory.
Harnessing the power of game theory, he has devised a system to analyze the language of central bankers and other information agents, which has become an economic-policy tool in its own right since the Great Recession.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/game-theory-for-gold/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/559487532Build Your Own Crypto UtopiaTue, 15 Jan 2019 18:25:32 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/build-your-own-crypto-utopia
00:33:24Fergus HodgsonnoCryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize economic affairs and make it possible to live off the grid.
Juraj Bednár, a cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur, believes in the dream. He and other privacy activists in the Czech Republic and Slovakia have created crypto-only businesses that defy the status quo.
Either technological improvements or new cryptocurrencies will overcome the current shortcomings, he argues, paving the way for completely decentralized economies and lives. Specifically, he teaches people how to build businesses that run entirely outside the formal banking system.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/build-your-own-crypto-utopia/Cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolution…Cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize economic affairs and make it possible to live off the grid.
Juraj Bednár, a cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur, believes in the dream. He and other privacy activists in the Czech Republic and Slovakia have created crypto-only businesses that defy the status quo.
Either technological improvements or new cryptocurrencies will overcome the current shortcomings, he argues, paving the way for completely decentralized economies and lives. Specifically, he teaches people how to build businesses that run entirely outside the formal banking system.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/build-your-own-crypto-utopia/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/555465906Altcoins, Central Banks Vie for Bitcoin LegacyMon, 07 Jan 2019 19:36:11 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/altcoins-central-banks-vie-for-bitcoin-legacy
00:27:49Fergus HodgsonnoBitcoin marks its 10th anniversary with a lackluster record: while adoption has increased, it has yet to deliver on several promises. Transactions are too slow and expensive for daily use, and bitcoin is nowhere near replacing traditional central-bank currencies.
Lawrence White, a professor of economics at George Mason University and a senior fellow with the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, credits bitcoin with introducing a remarkable technological breakthrough in money.
However, he argues that price volatility is one of its major shortcomings. This may be "baked in," given the fixed supply, limiting its appeal in the face of more stable fiat currencies.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/altcoins-central-banks-bitcoin-legacy/Bitcoin marks its 10th anniversary with a lacklus…Bitcoin marks its 10th anniversary with a lackluster record: while adoption has increased, it has yet to deliver on several promises. Transactions are too slow and expensive for daily use, and bitcoin is nowhere near replacing traditional central-bank currencies.
Lawrence White, a professor of economics at George Mason University and a senior fellow with the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, credits bitcoin with introducing a remarkable technological breakthrough in money.
However, he argues that price volatility is one of its major shortcomings. This may be "baked in," given the fixed supply, limiting its appeal in the face of more stable fiat currencies.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/altcoins-central-banks-bitcoin-legacy/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/549506715Navigate the Maze to Latin America's ResourcesMon, 24 Dec 2018 19:53:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/latin-americas-mining-potential
00:24:38Fergus HodgsonnoLatin America is home to less than 10 percent of humanity, but it has 20 percent of the planet's oil reserves, over half of its lithium deposits, its largest copper mines, and 20 percent of its gold production.
Unfortunately, notes James McKeigue, managing editor of LatAm Investor, several political and cultural barriers render these resources inaccessible. While democracy has brought better deals in terms of environmental impact and community development, institutional inertia and political instability have stalled mining projects and impeded economic growth.
A rise in the price of commodities and forward-thinking governments have recently attracted tens of billions of dollars in foreign investment, suggesting that more good news is coming in the next decade.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/navigate-maze-latin-americas-resources/Latin America is home to less than 10 percent of …Latin America is home to less than 10 percent of humanity, but it has 20 percent of the planet's oil reserves, over half of its lithium deposits, its largest copper mines, and 20 percent of its gold production.
Unfortunately, notes James McKeigue, managing editor of LatAm Investor, several political and cultural barriers render these resources inaccessible. While democracy has brought better deals in terms of environmental impact and community development, institutional inertia and political instability have stalled mining projects and impeded economic growth.
A rise in the price of commodities and forward-thinking governments have recently attracted tens of billions of dollars in foreign investment, suggesting that more good news is coming in the next decade.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/navigate-maze-latin-americas-resources/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/546353328The Dogma Test for PredictionsMon, 17 Dec 2018 20:22:20 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-dogma-test-for-predictions
00:46:48Fergus HodgsonnoIs there any event or fact that would lead you to change your worldview? This is the essence of the dogma test, a tool investors can use to avoid being sucked into manias and bubbles.
E.B. Tucker, a senior analyst with Casey Research and independent director of Metalla Royalty, uses it often to survey investment opportunities.
It has led him to argue people should get their money out of cryptocurrencies, but that the blockchain will still revolutionize the world.
Investment requires constant vigilance, and periods of hype call for caution. He believes gold royalties are one of the soundest opportunities in the market today, and he puts his money where his mouth is.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-dogma-test-for-predictions/Is there any event or fact that would lead you to…Is there any event or fact that would lead you to change your worldview? This is the essence of the dogma test, a tool investors can use to avoid being sucked into manias and bubbles.
E.B. Tucker, a senior analyst with Casey Research and independent director of Metalla Royalty, uses it often to survey investment opportunities.
It has led him to argue people should get their money out of cryptocurrencies, but that the blockchain will still revolutionize the world.
Investment requires constant vigilance, and periods of hype call for caution. He believes gold royalties are one of the soundest opportunities in the market today, and he puts his money where his mouth is.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-dogma-test-for-predictions/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543045150See Beyond the Obvious with EconomicsMon, 10 Dec 2018 22:13:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/see-beyond-the-obvious-with-economics
00:29:26Fergus HodgsonnoThe world is full of people behaving in ways that don't make sense at first glance. Economics is a tool to help you understand seemingly inexplicable actions.
Steven Landsburg, a University of Rochester economics professor, has written several books that introduce the economic way of thinking to a lay audience. The rationale, he writes, can be summed up best in four words: "People respond to incentives."
Understanding the power of incentives gives one a leg up as a businessman and investor, but also as a citizen trying to penetrate a world awash with confusion.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/see-beyond-obvious-economics/The world is full of people behaving in ways that…The world is full of people behaving in ways that don't make sense at first glance. Economics is a tool to help you understand seemingly inexplicable actions.
Steven Landsburg, a University of Rochester economics professor, has written several books that introduce the economic way of thinking to a lay audience. The rationale, he writes, can be summed up best in four words: "People respond to incentives."
Understanding the power of incentives gives one a leg up as a businessman and investor, but also as a citizen trying to penetrate a world awash with confusion.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/see-beyond-obvious-economics/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/539248110The Key to Venture-Capital SuccessMon, 03 Dec 2018 19:18:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/alejandro-cremades-2018-12-03
00:26:23Fergus HodgsonnoVenture capital is one of the most competitive fund-raising paths for businesses nowadays, full of deceptive and bad actors.
How can young entrepreneurs get a foot in the door? The key is having a powerful story to convince investors, says Alejandro Cremades. A serial entrepreneur, book author, and Forbes contributor, he founded Panthera Advisors, a premier investment banking and financial consulting firm.
Rather than going to university, his advice is to start a company and prove the world you are capable of building something.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-key-to-venture-capital-success/Venture capital is one of the most competitive fu…Venture capital is one of the most competitive fund-raising paths for businesses nowadays, full of deceptive and bad actors.
How can young entrepreneurs get a foot in the door? The key is having a powerful story to convince investors, says Alejandro Cremades. A serial entrepreneur, book author, and Forbes contributor, he founded Panthera Advisors, a premier investment banking and financial consulting firm.
Rather than going to university, his advice is to start a company and prove the world you are capable of building something.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-key-to-venture-capital-success/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/535785828What Sinkhole States Don't Want You to KnowMon, 26 Nov 2018 19:03:09 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/what-sinkhole-states-dont-want-you-to-know
00:27:48Fergus HodgsonnoUS states have amassed at least $1.5 trillion in unfunded liabilities in 2017, even though 49 of them have some form of balanced-budget restriction.
Bill Bergman attempts to answer this puzzle. He is director of research with Truth in Accounting, a nonprofit watchdog that publishes the annual Financial State of the States, a report that provides taxpayers with clear and transparent state-accounting information.
Bergman explains that state governments get away with spending and promising beyond their means due to accounting tricks and regulatory capture by lobbying groups. In particular, retirement obligations have grown beyond what states such as Illinois can afford to pay. What can't happen won't happen, and Puerto Rico-like default chaos lies ahead.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-sinkhole-states-dont-want-you-to-know/US states have amassed at least $1.5 trillion in …US states have amassed at least $1.5 trillion in unfunded liabilities in 2017, even though 49 of them have some form of balanced-budget restriction.
Bill Bergman attempts to answer this puzzle. He is director of research with Truth in Accounting, a nonprofit watchdog that publishes the annual Financial State of the States, a report that provides taxpayers with clear and transparent state-accounting information.
Bergman explains that state governments get away with spending and promising beyond their means due to accounting tricks and regulatory capture by lobbying groups. In particular, retirement obligations have grown beyond what states such as Illinois can afford to pay. What can't happen won't happen, and Puerto Rico-like default chaos lies ahead.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-sinkhole-states-dont-want-you-to-know/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/532429812Nevada Copper Mine Worth 40-Year WaitMon, 19 Nov 2018 18:10:52 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/frik-els-2018-11-19
00:24:16Fergus HodgsonnoThe United States is getting ready to build its first copper mine in a decade: Pumpkin Hollow in Yerington, Nevada.
Tumbling prices and red tape have stalled copper investments for years, but new gains in supply efficiency are attracting large-scale investments again, says Frik Els, editor of Mining.com.
A veteran business journalist based in Vancouver, Els argues that copper is so fundamental to many industries that its long-term prospects are bright.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/nevada-copper-mine-worth-40-year-wait/The United States is getting ready to build its f…The United States is getting ready to build its first copper mine in a decade: Pumpkin Hollow in Yerington, Nevada.
Tumbling prices and red tape have stalled copper investments for years, but new gains in supply efficiency are attracting large-scale investments again, says Frik Els, editor of Mining.com.
A veteran business journalist based in Vancouver, Els argues that copper is so fundamental to many industries that its long-term prospects are bright.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/nevada-copper-mine-worth-40-year-wait/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/530323215The Problem with Gold Futures, ETFsThu, 15 Nov 2018 17:01:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/problem-gold-futures-etfs
00:08:02Fergus HodgsonnoMany investors have taken to gold futures and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to diversify their portfolios. They could be in for some disappointment, according to Chris Powell.
He is the secretary and treasurer of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA), a nonprofit and civil-rights organization. It monitors the market for manipulation of monetary-metals prices and intervention of central banks to defeat free markets sound-money alternatives.
Powell argues that these instruments are largely "paper gold," which cannot be redeemed for metal in any practical sense. Further, they give bullion banks a tool to keep prices under control in complicity with central banks.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-problem-with-gold-futures-etfs/Many investors have taken to gold futures and exc…Many investors have taken to gold futures and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to diversify their portfolios. They could be in for some disappointment, according to Chris Powell.
He is the secretary and treasurer of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA), a nonprofit and civil-rights organization. It monitors the market for manipulation of monetary-metals prices and intervention of central banks to defeat free markets sound-money alternatives.
Powell argues that these instruments are largely "paper gold," which cannot be redeemed for metal in any practical sense. Further, they give bullion banks a tool to keep prices under control in complicity with central banks.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-problem-with-gold-futures-etfs/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/529436373Dennis Gartman: Bitcoin Is a Substitute for NothingWed, 14 Nov 2018 17:59:38 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/dennis-gartman-bitcoin-is-a-substitute-for-nothing
00:08:32Fergus HodgsonnoAmid the cryptocurrency euphoria, few have passed on the opportunity to invest in bitcoin or altcoins. Meet Dennis Gartman, who argues that they have no intrinsic value and only serve for speculation.
A world-renowned financier and commodities expert, he has published the Gartman Letter since 1987, which goes out daily to leading banks, hedge funds, and mutual funds.
Despite his bitcoin skepticism, he touts its underlying technology, the blockchain, as revolutionary. He argues that decentralized ledgers will disrupt mortgage registries, container shipping, and much more.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/dennis-gartman-bitcoin-substitute-nothing/Amid the cryptocurrency euphoria, few have passed…Amid the cryptocurrency euphoria, few have passed on the opportunity to invest in bitcoin or altcoins. Meet Dennis Gartman, who argues that they have no intrinsic value and only serve for speculation.
A world-renowned financier and commodities expert, he has published the Gartman Letter since 1987, which goes out daily to leading banks, hedge funds, and mutual funds.
Despite his bitcoin skepticism, he touts its underlying technology, the blockchain, as revolutionary. He argues that decentralized ledgers will disrupt mortgage registries, container shipping, and much more.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/dennis-gartman-bitcoin-substitute-nothing/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/526620822Why Boring Is Good: Beware of Tech HypeThu, 08 Nov 2018 15:12:06 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/mike-larson
00:11:37Fergus HodgsonnoMike Larson is sounding the alarm over what he perceives to be a growing tech bubble. Exhibit A is Uber, the ride-sharing company worth billions that has been operating at a loss for almost a decade.
He criticizes the hype-driven media and lazy fund managers for a lack of healthy skepticism. A senior analyst with Weiss Ratings, he believes that, just like the dot-com bubble he lived through, easy credit has been fueling overvaluation of assets and tech startups.
Now that the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates, the easy-money environment will dry up and many firms won't survive. Larson advocates going back to more "boring" stocks for protection against the eventual unwinding.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-boring-is-good-beware-of-tech-hype/Mike Larson is sounding the alarm over what he pe…Mike Larson is sounding the alarm over what he perceives to be a growing tech bubble. Exhibit A is Uber, the ride-sharing company worth billions that has been operating at a loss for almost a decade.
He criticizes the hype-driven media and lazy fund managers for a lack of healthy skepticism. A senior analyst with Weiss Ratings, he believes that, just like the dot-com bubble he lived through, easy credit has been fueling overvaluation of assets and tech startups.
Now that the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates, the easy-money environment will dry up and many firms won't survive. Larson advocates going back to more "boring" stocks for protection against the eventual unwinding.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-boring-is-good-beware-of-tech-hype/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/525788886Housing the Cannabis BoomTue, 06 Nov 2018 21:21:24 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/housing-the-cannabis-boom
00:08:08Fergus HodgsonnoMedical marijuana is now legal in most US states, and a growing number of them are also allowing recreational uses.
With the cannabis industry going mainstream, more land is needed to grow, process, and sell the plant. Mark Scarola, COO of Green Zone 360, offers this kind of cannabis real-estate investment: he tracks down properties that can be developed and sold or leased to cannabis firms.
Despite the federal prohibition and investor reluctance, he believes it is just a matter of time until cannabis becomes as commonplace as alcohol in the United States.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/housing-cannabis-boom/Medical marijuana is now legal in most US states,…Medical marijuana is now legal in most US states, and a growing number of them are also allowing recreational uses.
With the cannabis industry going mainstream, more land is needed to grow, process, and sell the plant. Mark Scarola, COO of Green Zone 360, offers this kind of cannabis real-estate investment: he tracks down properties that can be developed and sold or leased to cannabis firms.
Despite the federal prohibition and investor reluctance, he believes it is just a matter of time until cannabis becomes as commonplace as alcohol in the United States.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/housing-cannabis-boom/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/525133020Brace Yourself for Macro TurbulenceMon, 05 Nov 2018 16:34:31 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/brace-yourself-for-macro-turbulence
00:10:20Fergus HodgsonnoAfter 10 years of easy credit in the wake of the Great Recession, the party is over. Interest rates are going up, as are labor costs.
"Buckle up," warns Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer with the Bleakley Advisory Group and editor of the Boock Report.
Speaking at the New Orleans Investment Conference, he argued that we're on the cusp of a bear market and that profit margins have already probably peaked, despite the corporate tax cut and deregulation.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/brace-yourself-for-macro-turbulence/After 10 years of easy credit in the wake of the …After 10 years of easy credit in the wake of the Great Recession, the party is over. Interest rates are going up, as are labor costs.
"Buckle up," warns Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer with the Bleakley Advisory Group and editor of the Boock Report.
Speaking at the New Orleans Investment Conference, he argued that we're on the cusp of a bear market and that profit margins have already probably peaked, despite the corporate tax cut and deregulation.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/brace-yourself-for-macro-turbulence/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/523330134So You Want to Be a Resource InvestorThu, 01 Nov 2018 21:35:13 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/gwen-preston
00:29:41Fergus HodgsonnoWe have all heard stories of years of savings squandered due to rushed investment decisions and gut instincts. In highly technical fields such as junior mining and precious metals, perils for newcomers abound.
That's why Gwen Preston cautions against misleading offers and recommends figuring out one's risk profile first. With a background in chemistry and journalism, she leads her own investing publication: Resource Maven.
To succeed in resource investing, one must follow global macroeconomic trends and get to know the management team in charge of the exploration. Above all, don't go it alone.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/so-you-want-to-be-a-resource-investor/We have all heard stories of years of savings squ…We have all heard stories of years of savings squandered due to rushed investment decisions and gut instincts. In highly technical fields such as junior mining and precious metals, perils for newcomers abound.
That's why Gwen Preston cautions against misleading offers and recommends figuring out one's risk profile first. With a background in chemistry and journalism, she leads her own investing publication: Resource Maven.
To succeed in resource investing, one must follow global macroeconomic trends and get to know the management team in charge of the exploration. Above all, don't go it alone.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/so-you-want-to-be-a-resource-investor/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/522311733In Defense of America AbroadTue, 30 Oct 2018 20:18:30 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/in-defense-of-america-abroad
00:30:33Fergus HodgsonnoOne of the most divisive issues in US politics is foreign policy. America's military and diplomatic involvement since World War II has left profound changes around the world.
For many, this has meant chaos and violence. But for Jayant Bhandari, the world should be more thankful of US peace-keeping efforts. An Indian engineer, political analyst, and investor in natural resources, he believes that in many parts of the world, US intervention has prevented bloodshed.
Nevertheless, the United States has embarked on an impossible mission to change cultures so different, he argues, and she should start pulling out of those countries where repercussions are unlikely to affect US interests.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/in-defense-of-america-abroad/One of the most divisive issues in US politics is…One of the most divisive issues in US politics is foreign policy. America's military and diplomatic involvement since World War II has left profound changes around the world.
For many, this has meant chaos and violence. But for Jayant Bhandari, the world should be more thankful of US peace-keeping efforts. An Indian engineer, political analyst, and investor in natural resources, he believes that in many parts of the world, US intervention has prevented bloodshed.
Nevertheless, the United States has embarked on an impossible mission to change cultures so different, he argues, and she should start pulling out of those countries where repercussions are unlikely to affect US interests.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/in-defense-of-america-abroad/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/518329563Debunking China's Economic MiracleMon, 22 Oct 2018 21:10:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/debunking-chinas-economic-miracle
00:31:52Fergus HodgsonnoDepending on who you listen to, China is either poised to become a superpower or a disaster waiting to fall under its own weight.
For Valentin Schmid, both scenarios are overrated. A business editor with the Epoch Times—the premier international media outlet on China—he doesn't see Beijing becoming the center of the world or collapsing.
He argues that the alleged Chinese economic miracle is anything but, and that downright cronyism is ultimately behind many investment and diplomatic moves.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/debunking-chinas-economic-miracle/Depending on who you listen to, China is either p…Depending on who you listen to, China is either poised to become a superpower or a disaster waiting to fall under its own weight.
For Valentin Schmid, both scenarios are overrated. A business editor with the Epoch Times—the premier international media outlet on China—he doesn't see Beijing becoming the center of the world or collapsing.
He argues that the alleged Chinese economic miracle is anything but, and that downright cronyism is ultimately behind many investment and diplomatic moves.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/debunking-chinas-economic-miracle/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/511322751Your Tenants Are Trees: Specialty Coffee InvestmentMon, 08 Oct 2018 17:16:48 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/your-tenants-are-trees-specialty-coffee-investment
00:32:59Fergus HodgsonnoMost of the world's coffee comes from high-yield crops, but the best quality is found elsewhere. Specialty coffee, a $90 billion industry, is a rapidly growing segment with increasing international demand.
Canadian entrepreneur David Sewell is the founder of International Coffee Farms and Agronosotros, which offer affordable investment opportunities in coffee production in Panama and cacao production in Belize. He makes the case for agriculture as a steady, long-term cash-flow stream.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/your-tenants-are-trees-specialty-coffee-investment/Most of the world's coffee comes from high-yield …Most of the world's coffee comes from high-yield crops, but the best quality is found elsewhere. Specialty coffee, a $90 billion industry, is a rapidly growing segment with increasing international demand.
Canadian entrepreneur David Sewell is the founder of International Coffee Farms and Agronosotros, which offer affordable investment opportunities in coffee production in Panama and cacao production in Belize. He makes the case for agriculture as a steady, long-term cash-flow stream.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/your-tenants-are-trees-specialty-coffee-investment/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/506110722John Hunt Writes Libertarian Fiction in a Statist WorldThu, 27 Sep 2018 20:42:06 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/john-hunt-27-09
00:27:43Fergus HodgsonnoFor a principled libertarian, living in a world dominated by collectivism can be a daunting task. For John Hunt and his readers, fiction offers solace and a platform for spreading rugged individualism.
Coauthor with Doug Casey of the successful High Ground novels, Hunt is a man whose moral compass led him to career change. A physician and former tenured university professor, he shares his disillusionment with both academia and medical practice.
Hunt argues that US healthcare is imploding and that universities are no longer the truth-seeking institutions they used to be.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/john-hunt-writes-libertarian-fiction-statist-world/For a principled libertarian, living in a world d…For a principled libertarian, living in a world dominated by collectivism can be a daunting task. For John Hunt and his readers, fiction offers solace and a platform for spreading rugged individualism.
Coauthor with Doug Casey of the successful High Ground novels, Hunt is a man whose moral compass led him to career change. A physician and former tenured university professor, he shares his disillusionment with both academia and medical practice.
Hunt argues that US healthcare is imploding and that universities are no longer the truth-seeking institutions they used to be.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/john-hunt-writes-libertarian-fiction-statist-world/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/503164368The Calm before the Storm: Defaults AheadFri, 21 Sep 2018 16:57:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-calm-before-the-storm-defaults-ahead
00:31:07Fergus HodgsonnoJim Grant of Grant's Interest Rate Observer has more than three decades of experience monitoring macroeconomic metrics, and he is aghast at the post-Great Recession era. We are in uncharted waters, in terms of low and negative interest rates and seemingly worldwide and unprecedented currency devaluation.
While Grant is reluctant to offer timing for the next correction, in what he calls the "default cycle," he believes the US economy is already overdue. He also fears the next correction could be even more severe and long lasting than the previous one.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/jim-grant-the-calm-before-storm-defaults-ahead/Jim Grant of Grant's Interest Rate Observer has m…Jim Grant of Grant's Interest Rate Observer has more than three decades of experience monitoring macroeconomic metrics, and he is aghast at the post-Great Recession era. We are in uncharted waters, in terms of low and negative interest rates and seemingly worldwide and unprecedented currency devaluation.
While Grant is reluctant to offer timing for the next correction, in what he calls the "default cycle," he believes the US economy is already overdue. He also fears the next correction could be even more severe and long lasting than the previous one.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/jim-grant-the-calm-before-storm-defaults-ahead/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/501229350Vancouver: The World's Mining HubMon, 17 Sep 2018 18:24:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/vancouver-the-worlds-mining-hub
00:16:37Fergus HodgsonnoEverybody knows that mining is a major economic force in Canada. However, the magnitude of Vancouver's dominance on the world stage is less known. In fact, the city is the home to over 800 mining and junior prospecting companies, while the next best foreign city—Perth, Australia—has not even one third that many.
Karleigh Middlemiss, a human-resources specialist with IDM Mining, explains why Vancouver is head and shoulders above any other city in the world for mining. She also offers tips for those interested in entering the field.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/vancouver-mining-hub-world/Everybody knows that mining is a major economic f…Everybody knows that mining is a major economic force in Canada. However, the magnitude of Vancouver's dominance on the world stage is less known. In fact, the city is the home to over 800 mining and junior prospecting companies, while the next best foreign city—Perth, Australia—has not even one third that many.
Karleigh Middlemiss, a human-resources specialist with IDM Mining, explains why Vancouver is head and shoulders above any other city in the world for mining. She also offers tips for those interested in entering the field.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/vancouver-mining-hub-world/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/498100656Economic Freedom versus PopulismMon, 10 Sep 2018 21:44:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/economic-freedom-versus-populism
00:25:08Fergus HodgsonnoAcross the world, populist movements are on the rise. Fred McMahon, an economist and resident fellow with the Fraser Institute, joins us to discuss the challenges of defining populism and the pitfalls for advocates of economic freedom in the face of divisive rhetoric.
Three factors have fueled the latest populist reaction, explains McMahon: a serious financial crisis, large changes in technology, and the explosion of migration. Given this scenario, he points out the need to communicate that crony capitalism is not free markets.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/economic-freedom-populism/Across the world, populist movements are on the r…Across the world, populist movements are on the rise. Fred McMahon, an economist and resident fellow with the Fraser Institute, joins us to discuss the challenges of defining populism and the pitfalls for advocates of economic freedom in the face of divisive rhetoric.
Three factors have fueled the latest populist reaction, explains McMahon: a serious financial crisis, large changes in technology, and the explosion of migration. Given this scenario, he points out the need to communicate that crony capitalism is not free markets.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/economic-freedom-populism/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/493314114Gold: For Insurance, Not for ProfitFri, 31 Aug 2018 15:22:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/gold-for-insurance-not-for-profit
00:32:39Fergus HodgsonnoHistory has shown time and again that diversification is sound advice for good reasons other than profit.
Rich Checkan, CEO of Asset Strategies International, leverages his vast experience in the metals industry to make the case against the US dollar and the Fed's recent moves.
In a world of high government debt, there is hardly a safer bet than precious metals.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/gold-insurance-not-profit/History has shown time and again that diversifica…History has shown time and again that diversification is sound advice for good reasons other than profit.
Rich Checkan, CEO of Asset Strategies International, leverages his vast experience in the metals industry to make the case against the US dollar and the Fed's recent moves.
In a world of high government debt, there is hardly a safer bet than precious metals.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/gold-insurance-not-profit/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/491985723The Emergence of Private GovernanceTue, 28 Aug 2018 21:25:59 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-emergence-of-private-governance
00:27:21Fergus HodgsonnoThe world is getting better, and much of it is thanks to private governance. Sven Schütt, a German visiting scholar with the American Institute for Economic Research, argues that this fact is lost on most people even though they benefit from it every day.
Private rules we agree upon in the digital space—Ebay, Uber, AirBnb—and in the physical world—special economic zones, homeowner associations—are the backbone of our increasingly superior living standards in the 21st century.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-emergence-of-private-governance/The world is getting better, and much of it is th…The world is getting better, and much of it is thanks to private governance. Sven Schütt, a German visiting scholar with the American Institute for Economic Research, argues that this fact is lost on most people even though they benefit from it every day.
Private rules we agree upon in the digital space—Ebay, Uber, AirBnb—and in the physical world—special economic zones, homeowner associations—are the backbone of our increasingly superior living standards in the 21st century.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-emergence-of-private-governance/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/490095510Brien Lundin: How I Became a Gold BugFri, 24 Aug 2018 17:50:23 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/brien-lundin-how-i-became-a-gold-bug
00:30:47Fergus HodgsonnoProminent metals investor Brien Lundin, CEO of Jefferson Companies, shares memories and insights from his three decades in the business.
He tells the story of how he met Jim Blanchard, the "ultimate gold bug" who fought for the legalization of gold ownership and took Lundin under his wing.
Lundin believes we are at a critical point for investors to protect themselves from the next inevitable crisis. He also hopes to continue Blanchard's legacy by expanding the right to hold and trade gold alongside the US dollar.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/brien-lundin-how-became-gold-bug/Prominent metals investor Brien Lundin, CEO of Je…Prominent metals investor Brien Lundin, CEO of Jefferson Companies, shares memories and insights from his three decades in the business.
He tells the story of how he met Jim Blanchard, the "ultimate gold bug" who fought for the legalization of gold ownership and took Lundin under his wing.
Lundin believes we are at a critical point for investors to protect themselves from the next inevitable crisis. He also hopes to continue Blanchard's legacy by expanding the right to hold and trade gold alongside the US dollar.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/brien-lundin-how-became-gold-bug/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/488138208Agriculture Investing Makes Comeback Thanks to CrowdfundingMon, 20 Aug 2018 17:12:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/agriculture-investing-make-comeback-thanks-to-crowdfunding
00:20:37Fergus HodgsonnoAgriculture is one of mankind's oldest businesses, but it has limited accessibility in conventional financial markets. Chris Rawley, CEO and cofounder of HarvestReturns.com, wants to change that through crowdfunding platforms. He argues that agricultural investing is a safe and underrated option, particularly for young investors who can reap the large returns in the long term.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/agriculture-investing-comeback-crowdfunding/Agriculture is one of mankind's oldest businesses…Agriculture is one of mankind's oldest businesses, but it has limited accessibility in conventional financial markets. Chris Rawley, CEO and cofounder of HarvestReturns.com, wants to change that through crowdfunding platforms. He argues that agricultural investing is a safe and underrated option, particularly for young investors who can reap the large returns in the long term.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/agriculture-investing-comeback-crowdfunding/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/475760574What Technical Analysis Foresees for GoldMon, 23 Jul 2018 22:12:40 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/elliot-wave-trading
00:28:48Fergus HodgsonnoFinancial analysts resort to different viewpoints to study markets and prepare for moves, utilizing both technical and fundamental data points.
Avi Gilburt, one of the most prominent technical analysts in the world, lays out the case for Elliott wave theory. This attempts to look at the market objectively, disregarding exogenous factors and one's own emotions.
He has an impressive track record based on his guiding principle that "numbers don't lie." Gilburt believes the gold market still has downside room for a couple of weeks before a bullish set-up starts building up.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/avi-gilburt-technical-analysis-gold/Financial analysts resort to different viewpoints…Financial analysts resort to different viewpoints to study markets and prepare for moves, utilizing both technical and fundamental data points.
Avi Gilburt, one of the most prominent technical analysts in the world, lays out the case for Elliott wave theory. This attempts to look at the market objectively, disregarding exogenous factors and one's own emotions.
He has an impressive track record based on his guiding principle that "numbers don't lie." Gilburt believes the gold market still has downside room for a couple of weeks before a bullish set-up starts building up.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/avi-gilburt-technical-analysis-gold/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/472836789Bitcoin Is the New Dollar in ArgentinaTue, 17 Jul 2018 13:28:04 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/bitcoin-is-the-new-dollar-in-argentina
00:20:35Fergus HodgsonnoCountries with high inflation rates are ideal markets for cryptocurrencies, and no country in Latin America has a more troubled history with fiat manipulation than Argentina.
Belén Marty, a local reporter with the news outlet Crypto247.com, explains that Argentines have grown so used to volatile government currencies and speculation that bitcoin faces little resistance in this regard.
She argues that the further devaluation of the Argentine peso in the near future, if the authorities fail to address the fiscal and budget crisis, could mean the definite rise of cryptocurrencies instead of a new dollarization plan.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/bitcoin-new-dollar-in-argentina/Countries with high inflation rates are ideal mar…Countries with high inflation rates are ideal markets for cryptocurrencies, and no country in Latin America has a more troubled history with fiat manipulation than Argentina.
Belén Marty, a local reporter with the news outlet Crypto247.com, explains that Argentines have grown so used to volatile government currencies and speculation that bitcoin faces little resistance in this regard.
She argues that the further devaluation of the Argentine peso in the near future, if the authorities fail to address the fiscal and budget crisis, could mean the definite rise of cryptocurrencies instead of a new dollarization plan.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/bitcoin-new-dollar-in-argentina/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/470831355Why the Future Looks Bright for GoldThu, 12 Jul 2018 19:06:56 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-the-future-looks-bright-for-gold
00:26:37Fergus HodgsonnoThe interest rate in the United States is rising from the dead—albeit in a piecemeal, incremental fashion—as trade tensions intensify across the world. Does the current scenario bode well for gold?
Mary Anne and Pamela Aden, co-editors and publishers of the Aden Forecast and two of the world's most influential and well-known financial analysts, argue there are more positive than negative signs for gold and mining stocks.
Even if there's a global economic slowdown, the Aden sisters believe gold's price has bottomed and could rise anytime soon, leading to a bright future in the coming years.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-the-future-looks-bright-for-gold/The interest rate in the United States is rising …The interest rate in the United States is rising from the dead—albeit in a piecemeal, incremental fashion—as trade tensions intensify across the world. Does the current scenario bode well for gold?
Mary Anne and Pamela Aden, co-editors and publishers of the Aden Forecast and two of the world's most influential and well-known financial analysts, argue there are more positive than negative signs for gold and mining stocks.
Even if there's a global economic slowdown, the Aden sisters believe gold's price has bottomed and could rise anytime soon, leading to a bright future in the coming years.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-the-future-looks-bright-for-gold/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/467685666Higher Education Coming ApartThu, 05 Jul 2018 17:04:14 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/higher-education-coming-apart
00:29:57Fergus HodgsonnoThe university system is in crisis. Despite millions invested, very few students graduate and even fewer learn actual job skills. The ballooning student-loan bubble shows no sign of abating.
Ryan Hildebrand, assistant professor of Biology at Delgado Community College in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been sounding the alarm for years. He believes society is doing much harm to young people by insisting college is the only path to success.
Since credentials have become so diluted nowadays, universities have moved from building human capital to mass-producing signaling products. Hildebrand argues that the bubble is going to burst someday, and it's going to be worse than the housing crisis.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/higher-education-coming-apart/The university system is in crisis. Despite milli…The university system is in crisis. Despite millions invested, very few students graduate and even fewer learn actual job skills. The ballooning student-loan bubble shows no sign of abating.
Ryan Hildebrand, assistant professor of Biology at Delgado Community College in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been sounding the alarm for years. He believes society is doing much harm to young people by insisting college is the only path to success.
Since credentials have become so diluted nowadays, universities have moved from building human capital to mass-producing signaling products. Hildebrand argues that the bubble is going to burst someday, and it's going to be worse than the housing crisis.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/higher-education-coming-apart/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/460112373Demystifying the Blockchain EconomyMon, 18 Jun 2018 20:55:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/demystifying-the-blockchain-economy
00:21:44Fergus HodgsonnoTraditional financial and banking sectors remain wary about the blockchain economy, given the myriad of cryptocurrencies and climbing transaction costs.
But for investor, entrepreneur, and biohacker Cassi Konopasek, there is no question: blockchain solutions will become mainstream. She sees potential in serving the millions of unbanked around the world.
As for the hundreds of altcoins with different features, she says "let the market decide"!
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/demystifying-the-blockchain-economy/Traditional financial and banking sectors remain …Traditional financial and banking sectors remain wary about the blockchain economy, given the myriad of cryptocurrencies and climbing transaction costs.
But for investor, entrepreneur, and biohacker Cassi Konopasek, there is no question: blockchain solutions will become mainstream. She sees potential in serving the millions of unbanked around the world.
As for the hundreds of altcoins with different features, she says "let the market decide"!
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/demystifying-the-blockchain-economy/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/457440696The State of Academic Inquiry in CanadaTue, 12 Jun 2018 22:37:10 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/is-free-speech-on-campus-under-threat
00:25:15Fergus HodgsonnoAccounts of censorship at universities have made major headlines in Canada and the United States, but is the outrage warranted?
Michael Kennedy, co-author of the Campus Freedom Index, an annual measure of the state of free speech at Canadian public universities, argues there is indeed a pattern of censorship.
He asserts almost half of these universities go beyond their legal authority to censor speech, student groups, and controversial speakers.
Nevertheless, he believes the public and many stakeholders are starting to fight back and hold university officials accountable—a symbol of broader respect for public debate in Canada.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-state-of-academic-inquiry-in-canada/Accounts of censorship at universities have made …Accounts of censorship at universities have made major headlines in Canada and the United States, but is the outrage warranted?
Michael Kennedy, co-author of the Campus Freedom Index, an annual measure of the state of free speech at Canadian public universities, argues there is indeed a pattern of censorship.
He asserts almost half of these universities go beyond their legal authority to censor speech, student groups, and controversial speakers.
Nevertheless, he believes the public and many stakeholders are starting to fight back and hold university officials accountable—a symbol of broader respect for public debate in Canada.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-state-of-academic-inquiry-in-canada/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/450271806Why Blockchains Are Here to StayMon, 28 May 2018 15:47:30 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-blockchains-are-here-to-stay
00:29:58Fergus HodgsonnoBitcoin was the first successful application of the blockchain, but will it survive after central banks and regulators step in?
Financial expert Demelza Hays from Liechtenstein walks us through the basics of blockchains and recommends some cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on. She argues that even if bitcoin eventually succumbs, the idea of global, privately minted coins that are not political will prevail.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-blockchains-here-to-stay/Bitcoin was the first successful application of t…Bitcoin was the first successful application of the blockchain, but will it survive after central banks and regulators step in?
Financial expert Demelza Hays from Liechtenstein walks us through the basics of blockchains and recommends some cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on. She argues that even if bitcoin eventually succumbs, the idea of global, privately minted coins that are not political will prevail.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-blockchains-here-to-stay/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/447128139Is the World Getting Freer?Mon, 21 May 2018 15:45:27 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/is-the-world-getting-freer
00:24:37Fergus HodgsonnoEvery year, the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World index ranks countries' openness to markets. But how can one measure something so seemingly abstract as freedom or liberalization?
We discuss this and other topics with the man behind the study for the past 30 years, Robert Lawson of the O'Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom at Southern Methodist University.
He argues that the scientific method can work in the social sciences as well, and that the ideology of a country’s ruling party is not the best indicator of its economic freedom.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/is-the-world-getting-freer/Every year, the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freed…Every year, the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World index ranks countries' openness to markets. But how can one measure something so seemingly abstract as freedom or liberalization?
We discuss this and other topics with the man behind the study for the past 30 years, Robert Lawson of the O'Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom at Southern Methodist University.
He argues that the scientific method can work in the social sciences as well, and that the ideology of a country’s ruling party is not the best indicator of its economic freedom.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/is-the-world-getting-freer/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/443943492E-Citizenship Fosters Competition between CountriesMon, 14 May 2018 17:17:11 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/e-citizenship-fosters-competition-between-countries
00:27:49Fergus HodgsonnoEstonia is a European country known for pioneering e-governance, which makes life easier for citizens. They can pay taxes, set up companies, and even vote—all online.
Since 2014, Estonia has attracted individuals from all over the world by letting anyone apply for residency without leaving their homes and enjoy these benefits.
Yaël Ossowski, a Canadian journalist, activist, and entrepreneur based in Vienna, joins us to discuss how virtual-residency programs can foster competition between states for global businesses.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/e-citizenship-fosters-competition-between-countries/Estonia is a European country known for pioneerin…Estonia is a European country known for pioneering e-governance, which makes life easier for citizens. They can pay taxes, set up companies, and even vote—all online.
Since 2014, Estonia has attracted individuals from all over the world by letting anyone apply for residency without leaving their homes and enjoy these benefits.
Yaël Ossowski, a Canadian journalist, activist, and entrepreneur based in Vienna, joins us to discuss how virtual-residency programs can foster competition between states for global businesses.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/e-citizenship-fosters-competition-between-countries/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/441179499Know Thyself: Budgeting in the Social-Media EraTue, 08 May 2018 16:41:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/know-thyself-budgeting-in-the-social-media-era
00:27:39Fergus HodgsonnoFor the first time, total credit-card debt in the United States has surpassed $1 trillion. Many households struggle to make ends meet and don't know where to start saving money, so they roll over high-interest credit.
Kumiko Ehrmantraut, aka the Budget Mom, shares her insights as a certified financial counselor, and she explains how having her son turned her life around and forced her to focus on her finances.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/know-thyself-budget-mom-social-media-era/.For the first time, total credit-card debt in the…For the first time, total credit-card debt in the United States has surpassed $1 trillion. Many households struggle to make ends meet and don't know where to start saving money, so they roll over high-interest credit.
Kumiko Ehrmantraut, aka the Budget Mom, shares her insights as a certified financial counselor, and she explains how having her son turned her life around and forced her to focus on her finances.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/know-thyself-budget-mom-social-media-era/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/436020138Is Chile Open for Business?Mon, 30 Apr 2018 17:11:54 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/is-chile-open-for-business
00:29:37Fergus HodgsonnoAfter four years of Socialist Party rule, Chile's new pro-market administration is touring around the world trying to convince businesses to invest in the country, the most prosperous and stable in South America, which has mining as one of the pillars of its economy.
But how welcoming is Chile to foreign investors? Axel Kaiser, director of the Foundation for Progress think tank, shares his views on the challenges to turn the country around and restore economic growth.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/is-chile-open-for-business/After four years of Socialist Party rule, Chile's…After four years of Socialist Party rule, Chile's new pro-market administration is touring around the world trying to convince businesses to invest in the country, the most prosperous and stable in South America, which has mining as one of the pillars of its economy.
But how welcoming is Chile to foreign investors? Axel Kaiser, director of the Foundation for Progress think tank, shares his views on the challenges to turn the country around and restore economic growth.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/is-chile-open-for-business/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/434530776The Antidote to Identity PoliticsTue, 24 Apr 2018 17:28:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-antidote-to-identity-politics
00:24:01Fergus HodgsonnoThe politicization of all aspects of our lives is part of a vicious cycle of tribalism, and a battle for a slice of the largess. How can we avoid getting trampled by the herd mentality?
Both Mamela Flor and Paz Gómez, from Ecuador, have charted their own paths and become independent women. They share with us their trials and tribulations and lessons learned.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-antidote-to-identity-politics/.The politicization of all aspects of our lives is…The politicization of all aspects of our lives is part of a vicious cycle of tribalism, and a battle for a slice of the largess. How can we avoid getting trampled by the herd mentality?
Both Mamela Flor and Paz Gómez, from Ecuador, have charted their own paths and become independent women. They share with us their trials and tribulations and lessons learned.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-antidote-to-identity-politics/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/432793743Colombia: The Pick of the Bunch in Latin AmericaFri, 20 Apr 2018 21:22:56 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/colombia-the-pick-of-the-bunch-in-latin-america
00:24:33Fergus HodgsonnoColombia lies amid the disastrous movement of 21st-century socialism of Venezuela and Ecuador, but she has thus far resisted the fatal call. Jorge Eduardo Castro is eager to keep it that way, as the new national director of Unión Editorial, a publishing house that promotes material on classical liberalism, economics, and finance. He explains why Colombia, although possessing her share of challenges, has considerable potential and is your best bet in Latin America.
We apologize for the reduced audio quality in this episode.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/colombia-the-pick-of-the-bunch/.Colombia lies amid the disastrous movement of 21s…Colombia lies amid the disastrous movement of 21st-century socialism of Venezuela and Ecuador, but she has thus far resisted the fatal call. Jorge Eduardo Castro is eager to keep it that way, as the new national director of Unión Editorial, a publishing house that promotes material on classical liberalism, economics, and finance. He explains why Colombia, although possessing her share of challenges, has considerable potential and is your best bet in Latin America.
We apologize for the reduced audio quality in this episode.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/colombia-the-pick-of-the-bunch/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/428462775Master Data as a Lay InvestorThu, 12 Apr 2018 02:26:51 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/master-data-as-a-lay-investor
00:28:07Fergus HodgsonnoFinance is awash with data: where to begin?
Graham Neary CFA is both a technical and fundamental analyst, and he teaches clients and students how to read financial statements. The predicament individual investors face is the tradeoff between precious time for research and potential gains. How much time actually brings higher returns? Often, unfortunately, people just waste time and find themselves losing money on excessive trading.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/master-data-as-a-lay-investor/.Finance is awash with data: where to begin?
Gra…Finance is awash with data: where to begin?
Graham Neary CFA is both a technical and fundamental analyst, and he teaches clients and students how to read financial statements. The predicament individual investors face is the tradeoff between precious time for research and potential gains. How much time actually brings higher returns? Often, unfortunately, people just waste time and find themselves losing money on excessive trading.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/master-data-as-a-lay-investor/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/423777516Use Your Dollars to Hunt for TreasureMon, 02 Apr 2018 19:14:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/use-your-dollars-to-hunt-for-treasure
00:32:49Fergus HodgsonnoBryce Bradley describes the junior-resource sector as a treasure hunt, an often-dramatic field with highs and lows. The president and CEO of Thunderstruck Resources, Bradley shares her hindsight on the industry's evolution and, along with cohost Brien Lundin, she recommends the most appropriate places for one to get started investing.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/use-your-dollars-to-hunt-for-treasure/.Bryce Bradley describes the junior-resource secto…Bryce Bradley describes the junior-resource sector as a treasure hunt, an often-dramatic field with highs and lows. The president and CEO of Thunderstruck Resources, Bradley shares her hindsight on the industry's evolution and, along with cohost Brien Lundin, she recommends the most appropriate places for one to get started investing.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/use-your-dollars-to-hunt-for-treasure/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/420414656Creative Destruction Is Your FriendMon, 26 Mar 2018 22:11:19 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/creative-destruction-is-your-friend
00:29:45Fergus HodgsonnoDriver-less cars, the peer-to-peer economy, crypto-anarchy: creative destruction is running wild, for the better of humanity and entrepreneurs—those willing to spot and pursue the openings in the market. Nick Zaiac, a fellow in commercial freedom at the R Street Institute in Washington, DC, is a policy wonk of the best kind, and he provides the update on the latest technology and the regulatory implications.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/creative-destruction-is-your-friend/.Driver-less cars, the peer-to-peer economy, crypt…Driver-less cars, the peer-to-peer economy, crypto-anarchy: creative destruction is running wild, for the better of humanity and entrepreneurs—those willing to spot and pursue the openings in the market. Nick Zaiac, a fellow in commercial freedom at the R Street Institute in Washington, DC, is a policy wonk of the best kind, and he provides the update on the latest technology and the regulatory implications.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/creative-destruction-is-your-friend/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/413613045Three Lessons for the DIY InvestorWed, 14 Mar 2018 16:59:35 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/three-lessons-for-the-diy-investor
00:29:32Fergus HodgsonnoMany of us have a penchant for handling our own affairs, for going our own way in financial matters. Dickson Buchanan of Monetary Metals has learnt the hard way, and he has distilled his hindsight into three key lessons.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/three-lessons-for-the-diy-investor/.Many of us have a penchant for handling our own a…Many of us have a penchant for handling our own affairs, for going our own way in financial matters. Dickson Buchanan of Monetary Metals has learnt the hard way, and he has distilled his hindsight into three key lessons.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/three-lessons-for-the-diy-investor/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/409334736The Fundamental Value of CryptocurrenciesTue, 06 Mar 2018 03:43:11 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-fundamental-value-of-cryptocurrencies
00:34:28Fergus HodgsonnoSo many people have gotten rich in the early years of cryptocurrencies, but are the returns all realized? Why are cryptocurrencies worth your time, and why do they command market value? They do not pay interest or dividends, so Adam Dubove of Members Only, based in Buenos Aires, explains how to engage in a buy-and-hold approach.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-fundamental-value-of-cryptocurrencies/.So many people have gotten rich in the early year…So many people have gotten rich in the early years of cryptocurrencies, but are the returns all realized? Why are cryptocurrencies worth your time, and why do they command market value? They do not pay interest or dividends, so Adam Dubove of Members Only, based in Buenos Aires, explains how to engage in a buy-and-hold approach.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-fundamental-value-of-cryptocurrencies/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/406290312Alternative Investments 101Wed, 28 Feb 2018 02:46:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/alternative-investments-101
00:26:48Fergus HodgsonnoWith price-to-earnings ratios so high and interest rates so low, there is a compelling case for entering alternative investments, but where does one start?
Donald Chambers literally designed the course for CAIA, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and he is professor emeritus at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/alternative-investments-101/With price-to-earnings ratios so high and interes…With price-to-earnings ratios so high and interest rates so low, there is a compelling case for entering alternative investments, but where does one start?
Donald Chambers literally designed the course for CAIA, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and he is professor emeritus at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/alternative-investments-101/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/402253062How to Spot a BubbleTue, 20 Feb 2018 01:20:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-to-spot-a-bubble
00:34:14Fergus HodgsonnoAs much as many of us want to believe in the efficient-market hypothesis — that all information is embedded in the price — turmoil and the business cycle continue to challenge the notion of rational markets. The question then is, how does one know when there is a market bubble and, perhaps more important, when it will pop?
Daniel Lacalle of Spain, now based in the United Kingdom, is a prolific author and commentator on economics and finance. Also a certified international investment analyst, he joins us to explain the key traits of a bubble and the distinction between a correction and the popping of a bubble.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-to-spot-a-bubble/.As much as many of us want to believe in the effi…As much as many of us want to believe in the efficient-market hypothesis — that all information is embedded in the price — turmoil and the business cycle continue to challenge the notion of rational markets. The question then is, how does one know when there is a market bubble and, perhaps more important, when it will pop?
Daniel Lacalle of Spain, now based in the United Kingdom, is a prolific author and commentator on economics and finance. Also a certified international investment analyst, he joins us to explain the key traits of a bubble and the distinction between a correction and the popping of a bubble.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-to-spot-a-bubble/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/398612118Criticize by Creating: The Subversive MindsetMon, 12 Feb 2018 20:43:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/criticize-by-creating-the-subversive-mindset
00:35:42Fergus Hodgsonno"Civic education is designed to create herds of obedient voters," Max Borders writes. He contends that politics is a zero- or negative-sum game, and he is out to promote an alternative: a form of creative destruction that dislodges the status quo. He calls it subversive innovation.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/criticize-by-creating-the-subversive-mindset/."Civic education is designed to create herds of o…"Civic education is designed to create herds of obedient voters," Max Borders writes. He contends that politics is a zero- or negative-sum game, and he is out to promote an alternative: a form of creative destruction that dislodges the status quo. He calls it subversive innovation.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/criticize-by-creating-the-subversive-mindset/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/395211894What You Don't Know about CryptoTue, 06 Feb 2018 06:06:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/what-you-dont-know-about-crypto
00:21:27Fergus HodgsonnoIs bitcoin the new gold? Chris Blasi responds with an emphatic no. A 30-year veteran of the financial industry, with a particular focus on precious metals, he shares his concerns regarding the interest in cryptocurrencies. Although he does not want to rule them out as viable technologies, his strong contention is that they are distinct from precious metals and should be treated as such.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-you-dont-know-about-crypto/Is bitcoin the new gold? Chris Blasi responds wit…Is bitcoin the new gold? Chris Blasi responds with an emphatic no. A 30-year veteran of the financial industry, with a particular focus on precious metals, he shares his concerns regarding the interest in cryptocurrencies. Although he does not want to rule them out as viable technologies, his strong contention is that they are distinct from precious metals and should be treated as such.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-you-dont-know-about-crypto/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/391299336The Case for BelizeMon, 29 Jan 2018 22:22:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-case-for-belize
00:30:05Fergus HodgsonnoWhile many people love traveling and exploring new places, moving to another country as an expat can be a giant leap. It is a way for globetrotters to take their wanderlust to new levels, and to find new financial and personal opportunities.
Rachel Jensen, originally from New York, has done it more than once. Finally settled in Belize, she explains why.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-case-for-belize/.While many people love traveling and exploring ne…While many people love traveling and exploring new places, moving to another country as an expat can be a giant leap. It is a way for globetrotters to take their wanderlust to new levels, and to find new financial and personal opportunities.
Rachel Jensen, originally from New York, has done it more than once. Finally settled in Belize, she explains why.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-case-for-belize/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/387762512Start Your Own Stock MarketTue, 23 Jan 2018 04:46:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/start-your-own-stock-market
00:29:22Fergus HodgsonnoWhere are the customers' yachts? The title of a legendary book in finance points to the inefficiency of financial markets and the way they often benefit the administrators more than the investors. Olav Dirkmaat wasn't about to accept that status quo, so he started a new online stock market, based in the Netherlands.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/start-your-own-stock-market/.Where are the customers' yachts? The title of a l…Where are the customers' yachts? The title of a legendary book in finance points to the inefficiency of financial markets and the way they often benefit the administrators more than the investors. Olav Dirkmaat wasn't about to accept that status quo, so he started a new online stock market, based in the Netherlands.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/start-your-own-stock-market/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/384541808Paths to a Financial EducationTue, 16 Jan 2018 18:41:43 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/paths-to-a-financial-education
00:25:45Fergus HodgsonnoSo many of us are on the outside of the financial industry, and its jargon, mathematics, and regulations may seem beyond reach. Bill Reese, a finance professor with the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, weighs the merits of trade experience and formal education, and then offers recommendations for personal-finance reading as well.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/paths-to-a-financial-education/.So many of us are on the outside of the financial…So many of us are on the outside of the financial industry, and its jargon, mathematics, and regulations may seem beyond reach. Bill Reese, a finance professor with the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, weighs the merits of trade experience and formal education, and then offers recommendations for personal-finance reading as well.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/paths-to-a-financial-education/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/372789677The Most Insane Currency You Never Heard OfThu, 21 Dec 2017 22:13:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-most-insane-currency-you-never-heard-of
00:28:35Fergus HodgsonnoVenezuela has already shown the world the recipe for hyperinflation. Now she offers the petro, a state-sanctioned cryptocurrency, but that is not all. Given a cash crunch, the nation has run out of printed currency, and a local "comuna" (a Chavista gang) has started its own private currency to bridge the gap — el panal (honeycomb) — and to bridge the gap they are backing it with, you guessed it, the same bolívares in hyperinflation. No, this is not made up. You have to laugh to keep from crying.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-most-insane-currency-you-never-heard-of/.Venezuela has already shown the world the recipe …Venezuela has already shown the world the recipe for hyperinflation. Now she offers the petro, a state-sanctioned cryptocurrency, but that is not all. Given a cash crunch, the nation has run out of printed currency, and a local "comuna" (a Chavista gang) has started its own private currency to bridge the gap — el panal (honeycomb) — and to bridge the gap they are backing it with, you guessed it, the same bolívares in hyperinflation. No, this is not made up. You have to laugh to keep from crying.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-most-insane-currency-you-never-heard-of/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/363528161What Motivates the Russians?Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:49:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/what-motivates-the-russians
00:34:00Fergus HodgsonnoRussia, Russia, Russia! So much hot air and so little understanding in the wake of Donald Trump's rise, especially with the hyperbole leveled at the new president.
But what ideology or strategy actually explains the motives and plans of the Russians? One name stands out: Aleksandr Dugin, the man behind Duginism. As nuts as this guy may be, the Ruskies listen and have even given him prominent official positions in foreign policy.
To make sense of this man and Russian policy, we have the prolific YouTuber and analyst Lucian Valsan on the show, all the way from Romania.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-motivates-the-russians/.Russia, Russia, Russia! So much hot air and so li…Russia, Russia, Russia! So much hot air and so little understanding in the wake of Donald Trump's rise, especially with the hyperbole leveled at the new president.
But what ideology or strategy actually explains the motives and plans of the Russians? One name stands out: Aleksandr Dugin, the man behind Duginism. As nuts as this guy may be, the Ruskies listen and have even given him prominent official positions in foreign policy.
To make sense of this man and Russian policy, we have the prolific YouTuber and analyst Lucian Valsan on the show, all the way from Romania.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-motivates-the-russians/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/361645877Can Cryptocurrencies Beat the Dollar?Mon, 27 Nov 2017 18:41:29 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/investors-speak-can-cryptocurrencies-beat-the-dollar
00:20:02Fergus HodgsonnoNormally we interview one person or have a panel, but at the New Orleans Investment Conference, many attendees shared their views. They assessed the promise of cryptocurrencies and whether they can unseat the US dollar as the most widely used currency worldwide.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/can-cryptocurrencies-beat-the-dollar/.Normally we interview one person or have a panel,…Normally we interview one person or have a panel, but at the New Orleans Investment Conference, many attendees shared their views. They assessed the promise of cryptocurrencies and whether they can unseat the US dollar as the most widely used currency worldwide.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/can-cryptocurrencies-beat-the-dollar/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/355232744Ex-Federal Reserve Insider Speaks OutMon, 13 Nov 2017 19:30:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/ex-federal-reserve-insider-speaks-out
00:15:22Fergus HodgsonnoDanielle DiMartino Booth says the Federal Reserve is "infected with mission creep." Since leaving in 2015, she has been vocal in her criticism of the overly powerful, parasitic, and bureaucratic central bank, as explained in her book "Fed Up."
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/ex-federal-reserve-insider-speaks-out/.Danielle DiMartino Booth says the Federal Reserve…Danielle DiMartino Booth says the Federal Reserve is "infected with mission creep." Since leaving in 2015, she has been vocal in her criticism of the overly powerful, parasitic, and bureaucratic central bank, as explained in her book "Fed Up."
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/ex-federal-reserve-insider-speaks-out/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/353047022Find Yields in a Low-Interest WorldWed, 08 Nov 2017 21:59:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/find-yields-in-a-low-interest-world
00:14:44Fergus HodgsonnoAdrian Day is a money manager who describes the current economic environment as akin to "Alice in Wonderland." Not only are governments offering and selling bonds of very long terms at absurdly low rates, an enormous amount of capital is tied up in bonds earning negative yields. You don't have to follow the herd down this road to ruin.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/find-yields-in-a-low-interest-world/.Adrian Day is a money manager who describes the c…Adrian Day is a money manager who describes the current economic environment as akin to "Alice in Wonderland." Not only are governments offering and selling bonds of very long terms at absurdly low rates, an enormous amount of capital is tied up in bonds earning negative yields. You don't have to follow the herd down this road to ruin.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/find-yields-in-a-low-interest-world/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349428078The Potential for Sound Money under TrumpTue, 31 Oct 2017 11:32:14 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-potential-for-sound-money-under-trump
00:26:25Fergus HodgsonnoJudy Shelton has been both an economic adviser to Donald Trump and the co-director of the Sound Money Project. A speaker at the New Orleans Investment Conference this month, she sits down with us to consider both the candidates for chairman of the Federal Reserve and the promise of a return to sanity in monetary policy.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/can-trump-make-money-sound-again/.Judy Shelton has been both an economic adviser to…Judy Shelton has been both an economic adviser to Donald Trump and the co-director of the Sound Money Project. A speaker at the New Orleans Investment Conference this month, she sits down with us to consider both the candidates for chairman of the Federal Reserve and the promise of a return to sanity in monetary policy.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/can-trump-make-money-sound-again/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347487216How Judges Came to Rule the United StatesWed, 18 Oct 2017 16:42:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-judges-came-to-rule-the-united-states
00:35:43Fergus HodgsonnoDwight Duncan explains that, going back more than a century, the "Constitution means what the Supreme Court says it means." This is in contrast to the desire for a clear document with a balance of powers in the amendments process and removal of wayward judges.
A law professor in Massachusetts, Duncan discusses what can be done to reverse the trend of centralized power, while retaining a respect for the rule of law.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-judges-came-to-rule-the-united-states/.Dwight Duncan explains that, going back more than…Dwight Duncan explains that, going back more than a century, the "Constitution means what the Supreme Court says it means." This is in contrast to the desire for a clear document with a balance of powers in the amendments process and removal of wayward judges.
A law professor in Massachusetts, Duncan discusses what can be done to reverse the trend of centralized power, while retaining a respect for the rule of law.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-judges-came-to-rule-the-united-states/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/345065504Escape the Education Conveyor BeltMon, 02 Oct 2017 21:59:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/escape-the-education-conveyor-belt
00:26:38Fergus HodgsonnoMichael Strong loved learning but hated school. Now he designs schools that are not dry environments of passivity and dependence, but rather places of inspiration, innovation, excellence, and creativity.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/escape-the-education-conveyor-belt/.Michael Strong loved learning but hated school. N…Michael Strong loved learning but hated school. Now he designs schools that are not dry environments of passivity and dependence, but rather places of inspiration, innovation, excellence, and creativity.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/escape-the-education-conveyor-belt/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344191517The Egalitarian Conquest of AmericaWed, 27 Sep 2017 00:09:28 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-egalitarian-conquest-of-america
00:28:11Fergus HodgsonnoSven Larson came a long way to be a free man, from Sweden to the prairies of Wyoming. He has found, however, that the ideology of egalitarianism that plagues his home terrain of Scandinavia is alive and well and conquering the land of the free.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-egalitarian-conquest-of-america/.Sven Larson came a long way to be a free man, fro…Sven Larson came a long way to be a free man, from Sweden to the prairies of Wyoming. He has found, however, that the ideology of egalitarianism that plagues his home terrain of Scandinavia is alive and well and conquering the land of the free.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-egalitarian-conquest-of-america/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342091663How to Resist the War on CashTue, 12 Sep 2017 21:44:54 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-to-resist-the-war-on-cash
00:31:25Fergus HodgsonnoRich Checkan of Asset Strategies International is one of Brien Lundin's go-to men on physical possession of precious metals, be that as bullion or numismatic coins. Checkan foresees a gradual removal of cash from circulation, as a way to tax people more and cut down on the informal economy, while violating privacy.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-to-resist-the-war-on-cash/Rich Checkan of Asset Strategies International is…Rich Checkan of Asset Strategies International is one of Brien Lundin's go-to men on physical possession of precious metals, be that as bullion or numismatic coins. Checkan foresees a gradual removal of cash from circulation, as a way to tax people more and cut down on the informal economy, while violating privacy.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-to-resist-the-war-on-cash/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/341521321Why Ayn Rand Lives OnFri, 08 Sep 2017 20:05:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-ayn-rand-lives-on
00:26:48Fergus HodgsonnoLudwig von Mises once described Ayn Rand as the most courageous man in America. Such was her unabashed and proud nature, she enjoyed being described as a man.
More than 30 years on since her death, she remains perhaps the most popular philosopher among the general public, given the proliferation of her works of fiction. However, she has largely failed to garner respect within the community of professional philosophers.
Andrew Bernstein is one of the few objectivists in the field. He explains why her influence is growing and why objectivism is worthy of study and refinement, and why her books merit literary praise.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-ayn-rand-lives-on/.Ludwig von Mises once described Ayn Rand as the m…Ludwig von Mises once described Ayn Rand as the most courageous man in America. Such was her unabashed and proud nature, she enjoyed being described as a man.
More than 30 years on since her death, she remains perhaps the most popular philosopher among the general public, given the proliferation of her works of fiction. However, she has largely failed to garner respect within the community of professional philosophers.
Andrew Bernstein is one of the few objectivists in the field. He explains why her influence is growing and why objectivism is worthy of study and refinement, and why her books merit literary praise.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-ayn-rand-lives-on/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340339516Be the First to the Bull MarketThu, 31 Aug 2017 18:31:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/be-the-first-to-the-bull-market
00:30:42Fergus HodgsonnoRick Rule has been profiting from natural-resource investments for decades, along with his brokerage clients, and he has seen more than a few convulsions in his time. He shares with us how he eyes the right speculation prospects, particularly given that most mining prospects are valueless.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/be-the-first-to-the-bull-market/Rick Rule has been profiting from natural-resourc…Rick Rule has been profiting from natural-resource investments for decades, along with his brokerage clients, and he has seen more than a few convulsions in his time. He shares with us how he eyes the right speculation prospects, particularly given that most mining prospects are valueless.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/be-the-first-to-the-bull-market/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339031215Prepare for Uncharted WatersTue, 22 Aug 2017 18:37:58 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/prepare-for-uncharted-waters
00:30:53Fergus HodgsonnoChris Martenson and Adam Taggart are what Brien Lundin calls Ivy League preppers. Unlike many people who predict economic and environmental breakdowns, they are supremely educated and refined in their analysis. They note that the flood of low-interest credit at this time is like nothing before in history, and it is creating a bubble of historic proportions.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/prepare-for-uncharted-waters/.Chris Martenson and Adam Taggart are what Brien L…Chris Martenson and Adam Taggart are what Brien Lundin calls Ivy League preppers. Unlike many people who predict economic and environmental breakdowns, they are supremely educated and refined in their analysis. They note that the flood of low-interest credit at this time is like nothing before in history, and it is creating a bubble of historic proportions.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/prepare-for-uncharted-waters/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337503820The Way Out of Fiat CurrenciesFri, 11 Aug 2017 22:25:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-way-out-of-fiat-currencies
00:26:23Fergus HodgsonnoGeorge Gilder has broken up with Wall Street, and he describes the industry as a beacon of cronyism rather financial innovation. An author of 20 books, he now believes in the dire need for sound money, ideally backed by gold. He is also confident that privately created digital currencies will bring down the central banks and their cartel affiliates.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/the-way-out-of-fiat-currencies/.George Gilder has broken up with Wall Street, and…George Gilder has broken up with Wall Street, and he describes the industry as a beacon of cronyism rather financial innovation. An author of 20 books, he now believes in the dire need for sound money, ideally backed by gold. He is also confident that privately created digital currencies will bring down the central banks and their cartel affiliates.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/the-way-out-of-fiat-currencies/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/336007194Don't Panic! Bitcoin's Growing PainsWed, 02 Aug 2017 22:09:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/dont-panic-bitcoins-growing-pains
00:29:09Fergus HodgsonnoWithout a consensus on how to address the block-size problem, the bitcoin space is fragmenting and generating confusion for users. Jimmy Song and Pierre Rochard explain that multiple and disparate "bitcoins," coupled with infighting, would be the worst-case scenario. Even if that appears to be the trajectory, they see the challenges as a product of bitcoin's success and foresee users and providers organizing and coming together out of self interest.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/dont-panic-bitcoins-growing-pains/.Without a consensus on how to address the block-s…Without a consensus on how to address the block-size problem, the bitcoin space is fragmenting and generating confusion for users. Jimmy Song and Pierre Rochard explain that multiple and disparate "bitcoins," coupled with infighting, would be the worst-case scenario. Even if that appears to be the trajectory, they see the challenges as a product of bitcoin's success and foresee users and providers organizing and coming together out of self interest.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/dont-panic-bitcoins-growing-pains/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334601260The Venezuela the Media Won't ReportMon, 24 Jul 2017 17:47:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-venezuela-the-media-wont-report
00:25:17Fergus HodgsonnoVenezuela has been the butt of jokes in the American press — lacking toilet paper, beer, and even potatoes for fries at McDonald's — but her history and policies have slipped under the radar.
One man who has paid attention is José Alberto Niño, a Venezuelan by birth who now lives in Colorado. A grassroots activist and prolific writer, Niño lifts the veil on how Venezuela fell from grace and what will become of the authoritarian narco-state.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-venezuela-the-media-wont-report/Venezuela has been the butt of jokes in the Ameri…Venezuela has been the butt of jokes in the American press — lacking toilet paper, beer, and even potatoes for fries at McDonald's — but her history and policies have slipped under the radar.
One man who has paid attention is José Alberto Niño, a Venezuelan by birth who now lives in Colorado. A grassroots activist and prolific writer, Niño lifts the veil on how Venezuela fell from grace and what will become of the authoritarian narco-state.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-venezuela-the-media-wont-report/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333751468Elevate Humanity through Conscious CapitalismTue, 18 Jul 2017 18:22:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/conscious-capitalism-elevate-humanity-through-business
00:25:20Fergus HodgsonnoCapitalism is the greatest force for human development in the world, and Alexander McCobin is leading a movement to make that known. The co-founder and past president of Students for Liberty — the world's most successful libertarian student organization — now leads Conscious Capitalism, and the network of mission-oriented entrepreneurs is ready to bloom.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/conscious-capitalism-elevate-humanity-through-business/Capitalism is the greatest force for human develo…Capitalism is the greatest force for human development in the world, and Alexander McCobin is leading a movement to make that known. The co-founder and past president of Students for Liberty — the world's most successful libertarian student organization — now leads Conscious Capitalism, and the network of mission-oriented entrepreneurs is ready to bloom.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/conscious-capitalism-elevate-humanity-through-business/tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/332929807Why Markets Fall but Real Estate Still PaysWed, 12 Jul 2017 21:43:04 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/markets-fall-but-real-estate-still-pays
00:42:33Fergus Hodgsonno"The big money players collect streams of income," says Russell Gray of the Real Estate Guys Radio Show. Meanwhile, "they convince the rank-and-file investor to try to buy low and sell high."
Gray wants more people to reap the benefits of owning rental property, and he has trained countless people to do just that.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-markets-fall-but-real-estate-still-pays/."The big money players collect streams of income,…"The big money players collect streams of income," says Russell Gray of the Real Estate Guys Radio Show. Meanwhile, "they convince the rank-and-file investor to try to buy low and sell high."
Gray wants more people to reap the benefits of owning rental property, and he has trained countless people to do just that.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-markets-fall-but-real-estate-still-pays/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331225150Find Freedom in Chile?Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:57:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/find-freedom-in-chile
00:34:12Fergus HodgsonnoGabriel Scheare and John Cobin have taken the plunge and left Canada and the United States for Chile, with Cobin even renouncing US citizenship. They have faced plenty of challenges on the way, and now Scheare is working on a planned community for entrepreneurs and freelancers, near Valdivia in Patagonia.
Shownotes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/find-freedom-in-chile/.Gabriel Scheare and John Cobin have taken the plu…Gabriel Scheare and John Cobin have taken the plunge and left Canada and the United States for Chile, with Cobin even renouncing US citizenship. They have faced plenty of challenges on the way, and now Scheare is working on a planned community for entrepreneurs and freelancers, near Valdivia in Patagonia.
Shownotes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/find-freedom-in-chile/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330561678Russian Propaganda Dupes LibertariansWed, 28 Jun 2017 17:29:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/russian-propaganda-dupes-libertarians
00:28:02Fergus HodgsonnoThe Ukrainian resistance to Russian domination should have been a celebrated success for liberty. However, as Roman Skaskiw explains, that message struggled to get through, given immense Russian efforts to muddy the message and co-opt libertarian outlets.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/russian-propaganda-dupes-libertarians/.The Ukrainian resistance to Russian domination sh…The Ukrainian resistance to Russian domination should have been a celebrated success for liberty. However, as Roman Skaskiw explains, that message struggled to get through, given immense Russian efforts to muddy the message and co-opt libertarian outlets.
Show notes: https://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/russian-propaganda-dupes-libertarians/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327925977Julie Borowski: How to Reinvigorate the Liberty MovementTue, 13 Jun 2017 21:43:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/julie-borowski-how-to-reinvigorate-the-liberty-movement
00:27:19Fergus HodgsonnoJulie Borowski has an odd job: she is a professional advocate for liberty, and not one aligned with any particular organization or outlet. She just makes videos and gives speeches, and her wit, humor, and insights have made her famous around the world.
However, alongside her rise, she has witnessed the rise and stagnation of the liberty movement. Given the loss of steam since Ron Paul's retirement from politics, she examines how people can stay united and be productive contributors to the cause.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-to-reinvigorate-the-liberty-movement/.Julie Borowski has an odd job: she is a professio…Julie Borowski has an odd job: she is a professional advocate for liberty, and not one aligned with any particular organization or outlet. She just makes videos and gives speeches, and her wit, humor, and insights have made her famous around the world.
However, alongside her rise, she has witnessed the rise and stagnation of the liberty movement. Given the loss of steam since Ron Paul's retirement from politics, she examines how people can stay united and be productive contributors to the cause.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-to-reinvigorate-the-liberty-movement/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/326228188Eric Coffin's Best Buys in MiningMon, 05 Jun 2017 16:01:58 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/eric-coffins-best-buys-in-mining
00:42:32Fergus HodgsonnoGet your pen and paper out, because Eric Coffin is a longtime analyst of junior mining prospects, where the potential for returns is the greatest, but so is the risk.
Shownotes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/eric-coffins-best-buys-in-mining/.Get your pen and paper out, because Eric Coffin i…Get your pen and paper out, because Eric Coffin is a longtime analyst of junior mining prospects, where the potential for returns is the greatest, but so is the risk.
Shownotes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/eric-coffins-best-buys-in-mining/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/324635843What the World Needs to Know about CubaFri, 26 May 2017 17:41:30 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/what-the-world-needs-to-know-about-cuba
00:29:28Fergus HodgsonnoJosé Azel fled Cuba when he was 13 years old, a member of the Pedro Pan exodus, and he never went back. He now reflects on his decades in academic and public debates for a free Cuba, and he laments the gross ignorance that has enabled the communist regime to remain in power for more than half a century and ruin the lives of millions of people.
His latest book, a collection of his hundreds of columns, is his legacy. He hopes it will stand as a lasting message to his kin, the Cuban Americans, and to the people of the United States, as they struggle to retain whatever free market exists in the land of the free.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-the-world-needs-to-know-about-cuba/.José Azel fled Cuba when he was 13 years old, a m…José Azel fled Cuba when he was 13 years old, a member of the Pedro Pan exodus, and he never went back. He now reflects on his decades in academic and public debates for a free Cuba, and he laments the gross ignorance that has enabled the communist regime to remain in power for more than half a century and ruin the lives of millions of people.
His latest book, a collection of his hundreds of columns, is his legacy. He hopes it will stand as a lasting message to his kin, the Cuban Americans, and to the people of the United States, as they struggle to retain whatever free market exists in the land of the free.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-the-world-needs-to-know-about-cuba/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/323248748Gold Prices: What Does the Data Foretell?Thu, 18 May 2017 17:45:08 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/gold-prices-what-does-the-data-foretell
00:35:17Fergus HodgsonnoFor the data enthusiasts, we have your man. Jordan Roy-Byrne is editor and publisher of the Daily Gold, and he and Brien Lundin seek to make sense of a litany of numbers as they relate to both straight gold prices and the values of junior mining companies.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/gold-prices-what-does-the-data-foretell/.For the data enthusiasts, we have your man. Jorda…For the data enthusiasts, we have your man. Jordan Roy-Byrne is editor and publisher of the Daily Gold, and he and Brien Lundin seek to make sense of a litany of numbers as they relate to both straight gold prices and the values of junior mining companies.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/gold-prices-what-does-the-data-foretell/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322879128Hunt for Zinc and Uranium with Gwen PrestonTue, 16 May 2017 12:28:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/hunt-for-zinc-and-uranium-with-gwen-preston
00:30:15Fergus HodgsonnoAfter the better part of a decade in mining journalism, Gwen Preston has gone out on her own to find the best natural-resource opportunities around the globe. Based in Canada and writing as the Resource Maven, her next trip is to Mongolia, and she delivers plenty of candy for investors to chew on.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/hunt-for-zinc-and-uranium-with-gwen-preston/.After the better part of a decade in mining journ…After the better part of a decade in mining journalism, Gwen Preston has gone out on her own to find the best natural-resource opportunities around the globe. Based in Canada and writing as the Resource Maven, her next trip is to Mongolia, and she delivers plenty of candy for investors to chew on.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/hunt-for-zinc-and-uranium-with-gwen-preston/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320944052Fed Unwinding Means Imminent RecessionThu, 04 May 2017 14:19:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/fed-unwinding-means-imminent-recession
00:32:46Fergus HodgsonnoThe Federal Reserve system's unprecedented monetary expansion for the past decade, highlighted by negative real interest rates, means only one thing: there will be consequences, and they won't be pretty.
Peter Boockvar says the Trump bump may have delayed the inevitable, and tax reform may push a recession back another year. However, he says any optimism over the new president cannot undo the damage already done.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/fed-unwinding-means-imminent-recession/.The Federal Reserve system's unprecedented moneta…The Federal Reserve system's unprecedented monetary expansion for the past decade, highlighted by negative real interest rates, means only one thing: there will be consequences, and they won't be pretty.
Peter Boockvar says the Trump bump may have delayed the inevitable, and tax reform may push a recession back another year. However, he says any optimism over the new president cannot undo the damage already done.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/fed-unwinding-means-imminent-recession/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319886864Cut the Wheat from the Chaff of MiningFri, 28 Apr 2017 12:20:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/cut-the-wheat-from-the-chaff-of-mining
00:34:43Fergus HodgsonnoInvestment in precious-metals mining is extremely speculative. The strong downside and upside potential drives the approach of Joe Mazumdar. He focuses on rejecting prospects, to zero in on the precious few that will garner returns down the track.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/cut-the-wheat-from-the-chaff-of-mining/.Investment in precious-metals mining is extremely…Investment in precious-metals mining is extremely speculative. The strong downside and upside potential drives the approach of Joe Mazumdar. He focuses on rejecting prospects, to zero in on the precious few that will garner returns down the track.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/cut-the-wheat-from-the-chaff-of-mining/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319720727Socionomics 101: Steven Hochberg Reads the Mood of the MarketThu, 27 Apr 2017 12:11:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/socionomics-101-with-steven-hochberg
00:33:25Fergus HodgsonnoHumans are pack animals, and they are vulnerable to the moods of the crowd. Socionomics is the study of crowd dynamics and how they impact markets. Steven Hochberg has been studying and applying this for many years with Elliott Wave International, and in this episode he drills down into this field and addresses many of the rebuttals and errors of his organization.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/socionomics-101-steven-hochberg-reads-the-mood-of-the-market/.Humans are pack animals, and they are vulnerable …Humans are pack animals, and they are vulnerable to the moods of the crowd. Socionomics is the study of crowd dynamics and how they impact markets. Steven Hochberg has been studying and applying this for many years with Elliott Wave International, and in this episode he drills down into this field and addresses many of the rebuttals and errors of his organization.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/socionomics-101-steven-hochberg-reads-the-mood-of-the-market/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318434819The Unstoppable Rise of Gold as MoneyWed, 19 Apr 2017 12:02:04 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-unstoppable-rise-of-gold-as-money
00:32:57Fergus HodgsonnoJay Taylor is a gold bug going back decades, and he foresees a rocky path and inevitable debasement ahead for fiat currencies. Even if the formal gold standard is gone, gold offers both asset protection and, with digitization, an ever more convenient medium of exchange.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-unstoppable-rise-of-gold-as-money/.Jay Taylor is a gold bug going back decades, and …Jay Taylor is a gold bug going back decades, and he foresees a rocky path and inevitable debasement ahead for fiat currencies. Even if the formal gold standard is gone, gold offers both asset protection and, with digitization, an ever more convenient medium of exchange.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-unstoppable-rise-of-gold-as-money/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316901089How to Profit from Marijuana LegalizationSun, 09 Apr 2017 22:10:03 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/how-to-profit-from-marijuana-legalization
00:31:24Fergus HodgsonnoNick Hodge is on the hunt for contrarian investments, opportunities to beat the pack. Lately, via his Outsider Club newsletter, he's been touting the merits of both medical and recreational cannabis as areas for investment.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-to-profit-from-marijuana-legalization/.Nick Hodge is on the hunt for contrarian investme…Nick Hodge is on the hunt for contrarian investments, opportunities to beat the pack. Lately, via his Outsider Club newsletter, he's been touting the merits of both medical and recreational cannabis as areas for investment.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/how-to-profit-from-marijuana-legalization/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315762769Why Entrepreneurs Must Band Together against State PredationSun, 02 Apr 2017 23:31:27 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-entrepreneurs-must-band-together-against-state-predation
00:31:08Fergus HodgsonnoFew businessmen know how to defend themselves and take pride in their role as capitalists who serve consumers. They are vulnerable to a debate that pits them as exploiters and plunders their noble work.
Brad DeVos is on a mission to change that, and he is leading the growth of Bastiat Society chapters around the globe. These circles explore political economy and the case for free enterprise to better engage in the public debate and impact public policy.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-entrepreneurs-must-unite-against-state-predation/.Few businessmen know how to defend themselves and…Few businessmen know how to defend themselves and take pride in their role as capitalists who serve consumers. They are vulnerable to a debate that pits them as exploiters and plunders their noble work.
Brad DeVos is on a mission to change that, and he is leading the growth of Bastiat Society chapters around the globe. These circles explore political economy and the case for free enterprise to better engage in the public debate and impact public policy.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-entrepreneurs-must-unite-against-state-predation/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/313370598New Index Reveals Best States to Raise a FamilyMon, 20 Mar 2017 10:41:08 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/new-index-reveals-best-states-to-raise-a-family
00:27:22Fergus HodgsonnoScott Moody and his wife Wendy Warcholik are the proud parents of five children, and they chose to raise them in New Hampshire, particularly because of the favorable economic environment. However, as they saw the demographic decline of New England, they became aware of many more ingredients that went into making healthy families. Thus they utilized their economics backgrounds to come up with an index of family success, one that identifies the most successful states that are defying the breakup of the nuclear family.
Shownotes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/new-index-reveals-best-states-to-raise-a-family/.Scott Moody and his wife Wendy Warcholik are the …Scott Moody and his wife Wendy Warcholik are the proud parents of five children, and they chose to raise them in New Hampshire, particularly because of the favorable economic environment. However, as they saw the demographic decline of New England, they became aware of many more ingredients that went into making healthy families. Thus they utilized their economics backgrounds to come up with an index of family success, one that identifies the most successful states that are defying the breakup of the nuclear family.
Shownotes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/new-index-reveals-best-states-to-raise-a-family/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/312146790Warning to America from the Third WorldMon, 13 Mar 2017 14:05:18 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/warning-to-america-from-the-third-world
00:31:19Fergus HodgsonnoRaul del Toro is the Renegade Third Worlder, and his objective is to blow the lid on the sugar-coated coverage of impoverished countries such as his native Venezuela. He doesn't want the United States to fall to their level, and he has started a blog to support a triumphant and proud land of the free.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/warning-to-america-from-the-third-world/.Raul del Toro is the Renegade Third Worlder, and …Raul del Toro is the Renegade Third Worlder, and his objective is to blow the lid on the sugar-coated coverage of impoverished countries such as his native Venezuela. He doesn't want the United States to fall to their level, and he has started a blog to support a triumphant and proud land of the free.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/warning-to-america-from-the-third-world/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/310923387Jenna Robinson: The Higher-Education Arms RaceMon, 06 Mar 2017 03:38:02 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/jenna-robinson-the-higher-education-arms-race
00:31:45Fergus HodgsonnoUniversity tuition rates across the United States have rocketed upward in recent decades, but that has been to pay for more administrative staff, not more tenured faculty. As campuses offer bells and whistles, the public are growing more skeptical of conventional higher education, and Jenna Robinson tells us why. She holds a PhD in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and she is the president of the Martin Center for Academic Renewal.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/jenna-robinson-the-higher-education-arms-race/.University tuition rates across the United States…University tuition rates across the United States have rocketed upward in recent decades, but that has been to pay for more administrative staff, not more tenured faculty. As campuses offer bells and whistles, the public are growing more skeptical of conventional higher education, and Jenna Robinson tells us why. She holds a PhD in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and she is the president of the Martin Center for Academic Renewal.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/jenna-robinson-the-higher-education-arms-race/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/309651704Daniel D'Amico: Myth versus Reality of Mass IncarcerationSun, 26 Feb 2017 17:54:13 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/daniel-damico-myth-versus-reality-of-mass-incarceration
00:34:11Fergus HodgsonnoThe United States has a reputation for being the incarceration nation, but is that deserved? Daniel D'Amico, associate director of the Political Theory Project at Brown University and a lecturer of economics, pokes holes on the common explanations and notes that the rising tide of incarceration is not distinct to the United States.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/daniel-damico-myth-versus-reality-of-mass-incarceration/.The United States has a reputation for being the …The United States has a reputation for being the incarceration nation, but is that deserved? Daniel D'Amico, associate director of the Political Theory Project at Brown University and a lecturer of economics, pokes holes on the common explanations and notes that the rising tide of incarceration is not distinct to the United States.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/daniel-damico-myth-versus-reality-of-mass-incarceration/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/308090843The War on Cash: Cui Bono?Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:13:10 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-war-on-cash-cui-bono
00:24:15Fergus HodgsonnoThere is a battle on two fronts that is circling and tightening the strings on cash for transactions. Both intellectual figureheads and policymakers are limiting particular uses of cash and, in some cases, banning high denominations.
Lawrence White of George Mason University takes a look behind the scenes and applies the "Baptists and bootleggers" analogy. There are the true believers, and then there are those who stand to profit.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-war-on-cash-cui-bono/.There is a battle on two fronts that is circling …There is a battle on two fronts that is circling and tightening the strings on cash for transactions. Both intellectual figureheads and policymakers are limiting particular uses of cash and, in some cases, banning high denominations.
Lawrence White of George Mason University takes a look behind the scenes and applies the "Baptists and bootleggers" analogy. There are the true believers, and then there are those who stand to profit.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-war-on-cash-cui-bono/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/307273768Marco Navarro-Génie: No One Wins a Trade WarSat, 11 Feb 2017 22:27:47 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/marco-navarro-genie-no-one-wins-a-trade-war
00:33:16Fergus HodgsonnoThe Canadian foreign minister has threatened retaliation if the Trump administration imposes a tariff on imports from the north. Meanwhile, Trump has said he will cancel NAFTA unless there is significant renegotiation of the treaty. Add the budding wall with Mexico, and an unpredictable trade war looms.
Our specialist is the president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, the go-to think tank in the Atlantic provinces of Canada. Marco Navarro-Génie fled Nicaragua in his youth and rose up the ranks of academia, before jumping ship and finding his home in policy research.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/marco-navarro-genie-no-one-wins-a-trade-war/.The Canadian foreign minister has threatened reta…The Canadian foreign minister has threatened retaliation if the Trump administration imposes a tariff on imports from the north. Meanwhile, Trump has said he will cancel NAFTA unless there is significant renegotiation of the treaty. Add the budding wall with Mexico, and an unpredictable trade war looms.
Our specialist is the president of the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, the go-to think tank in the Atlantic provinces of Canada. Marco Navarro-Génie fled Nicaragua in his youth and rose up the ranks of academia, before jumping ship and finding his home in policy research.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/marco-navarro-genie-no-one-wins-a-trade-war/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/306036473Andrés González: The Jig Is Up for Pay to Play in Latin AmericaSat, 04 Feb 2017 03:25:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/andres-gonzalez-the-jig-is-up-for-pay-to-play-in-latin-america
00:39:49Fergus HodgsonnoThe Odebrecht scandal has rocked Latin America with its breadth, implicating 500 elected officials across the region. Andrés González of San Francisco University of Quito, Ecuador, says that while corruption may remain with us, the rules of the game have changed. This is just the tip of the iceberg waiting to be uncovered, and the old deference towards corruption is fading fast.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/andres-gonzalez-the-jig-is-up-for-pay-to-play-in-latin-america/.
"The Investor's Guide to Gold and Silver": http://goldnewsletter.com/golden-opportunities-signup/.The Odebrecht scandal has rocked Latin America wi…The Odebrecht scandal has rocked Latin America with its breadth, implicating 500 elected officials across the region. Andrés González of San Francisco University of Quito, Ecuador, says that while corruption may remain with us, the rules of the game have changed. This is just the tip of the iceberg waiting to be uncovered, and the old deference towards corruption is fading fast.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/andres-gonzalez-the-jig-is-up-for-pay-to-play-in-latin-america/.
"The Investor's Guide to Gold and Silver": http://goldnewsletter.com/golden-opportunities-signup/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304788488Puerto Rico: Tax Haven or Economic Disaster?Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:30:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/puerto-rico-tax-haven-or-economic-disaster
00:29:56Fergus HodgsonnoWhile Puerto Rico is losing population big time, some people are going there for tax advantages over the US mainland. What is the truth about the economic status and future of the island?
Our guests are Frank Worley and Albert Soutomaior (pictured). Worley was co-founder of the original Libertarian Party of Puerto Rico and is founder of MIRE (Movimiento Independentista Republicano). Soutomaior writes policy for the Libertarian Party of Puerto Rico and is one of the co-founders of the Institute for Human Freedom.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/puerto-rico-tax-haven-or-economic-disaster/.While Puerto Rico is losing population big time, …While Puerto Rico is losing population big time, some people are going there for tax advantages over the US mainland. What is the truth about the economic status and future of the island?
Our guests are Frank Worley and Albert Soutomaior (pictured). Worley was co-founder of the original Libertarian Party of Puerto Rico and is founder of MIRE (Movimiento Independentista Republicano). Soutomaior writes policy for the Libertarian Party of Puerto Rico and is one of the co-founders of the Institute for Human Freedom.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/puerto-rico-tax-haven-or-economic-disaster/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/303689865What Becomes of the Broken European Union?Fri, 20 Jan 2017 18:12:42 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/what-becomes-of-the-broken-european-union
00:32:37Fergus HodgsonnoBrexit is happening, and Election Betting Odds gives it 87 percent likelihood within the first half of 2017. The question then is, what now? What will the European Union look like without the British, the most classical-liberal member nation?
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-becomes-of-the-broken-european-union/.Brexit is happening, and Election Betting Odds gi…Brexit is happening, and Election Betting Odds gives it 87 percent likelihood within the first half of 2017. The question then is, what now? What will the European Union look like without the British, the most classical-liberal member nation?
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/what-becomes-of-the-broken-european-union/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/302527654Cris Lingle: Unions Dug Their Own Pension GraveFri, 13 Jan 2017 16:36:14 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/cris-lingle-unions-dig-their-own-pension-grave
00:32:03Fergus HodgsonnoCris Lingle, originally from Georgia, is an international economist with a teaching position at Francisco Marroquín University in Guatemala. In particular, he specializes in political economy and public-policy reform, and we address the trajectory of public debt and public pensions in the United States.
Show Notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/cris-lingle-unions-have-dug-their-own-pension-grave/.Cris Lingle, originally from Georgia, is an inter…Cris Lingle, originally from Georgia, is an international economist with a teaching position at Francisco Marroquín University in Guatemala. In particular, he specializes in political economy and public-policy reform, and we address the trajectory of public debt and public pensions in the United States.
Show Notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/cris-lingle-unions-have-dug-their-own-pension-grave/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300219341Tone Vays: Demystifying the Blockchain, Avoiding Digital Snake OilFri, 30 Dec 2016 18:30:41 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/tone-vays-demystifying-the-blockchain-avoiding-digital-snake-oil
00:29:25Fergus HodgsonnoTone Vays is an independent analyst of bitcoin and a former contributor to Brave New Coin and the Coin Telegraph. An outspoken critic of many "blockchain" initiatives, he cuts through the sales pitches.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/tone-vays-demystifying-the-blockchain-avoiding-digital-snake-oil/.Tone Vays is an independent analyst of bitcoin an…Tone Vays is an independent analyst of bitcoin and a former contributor to Brave New Coin and the Coin Telegraph. An outspoken critic of many "blockchain" initiatives, he cuts through the sales pitches.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/tone-vays-demystifying-the-blockchain-avoiding-digital-snake-oil/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/299025909Maxim Lott: "Fake News" Censorship Is a Cure Worse than the DiseaseWed, 21 Dec 2016 21:26:05 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/maxim-lott-fake-news-censorship-a-cure-worse-than-the-disease
00:32:26Fergus HodgsonnoMaxim Lott is a supervising producer for John Stossel and the creator of ElectionBettingOdds.com, which offers an alternative to conventional pundits, predictors, and polls.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/maxim-lott-fake-news-censorship-is-a-cure-worse-than-the-disease/.Maxim Lott is a supervising producer for John Sto…Maxim Lott is a supervising producer for John Stossel and the creator of ElectionBettingOdds.com, which offers an alternative to conventional pundits, predictors, and polls.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/maxim-lott-fake-news-censorship-is-a-cure-worse-than-the-disease/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297882589Steve Hanke: How Venezuela Joined the Hyperinflation ClubWed, 14 Dec 2016 16:09:26 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/steve-hanke-how-venezuela-joined-the-hyperinflation-club
00:26:10Fergus HodgsonnoSteve Hanke is perhaps the world's leading inflation researcher, and on Monday he announced that Venezuela had crossed the Rubicon and entered hyperinflation territory. That is a price level rising faster than 50 percent in a single month, and it has been achieved by fewer than 60 nations in recorded history.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/steve-hanke-how-venezuela-joined-the-hyperinflation-club/.Steve Hanke is perhaps the world's leading inflat…Steve Hanke is perhaps the world's leading inflation researcher, and on Monday he announced that Venezuela had crossed the Rubicon and entered hyperinflation territory. That is a price level rising faster than 50 percent in a single month, and it has been achieved by fewer than 60 nations in recorded history.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/steve-hanke-how-venezuela-joined-the-hyperinflation-club/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/295724550José Azel: Investing in Cuba Is Absolutely NutsThu, 01 Dec 2016 16:39:49 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/jose-azel-investing-in-cuba-is-absolutely-nuts
00:34:37Fergus HodgsonnoJosé Azel is an old friend and my mentor on Cuba. We first met years ago in Miami, and then he was the chief instructor when I completed the certificate program at the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies. An accomplished author and columnist, he joins me to explain what, if anything, can be made of Fidel Castro's death. Further, he addresses the current trajectory and probable options for businessmen interested in the island.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/jose-azel-investing-in-cuba-is-absolutely-nuts/.José Azel is an old friend and my mentor on Cuba.…José Azel is an old friend and my mentor on Cuba. We first met years ago in Miami, and then he was the chief instructor when I completed the certificate program at the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies. An accomplished author and columnist, he joins me to explain what, if anything, can be made of Fidel Castro's death. Further, he addresses the current trajectory and probable options for businessmen interested in the island.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/jose-azel-investing-in-cuba-is-absolutely-nuts/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/294358288Jayant Bhandari: India's Economic SuicideWed, 23 Nov 2016 03:40:44 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/jayant-bhandari-indias-economic-suicide
00:29:57Fergus HodgsonnoThe Indian prime minister has banned all currency worth more than about one US dollar. Jayant Bhandari explains how this, combined with prohibitions on gold sales, is an economic death wish.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/jayant-bhandari-indias-economic-suicide/.The Indian prime minister has banned all currency…The Indian prime minister has banned all currency worth more than about one US dollar. Jayant Bhandari explains how this, combined with prohibitions on gold sales, is an economic death wish.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/jayant-bhandari-indias-economic-suicide/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/294070112Chris Powell: Paper Gold Is the Elephant in the RoomMon, 21 Nov 2016 14:36:06 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/chris-powell-paper-gold-is-the-elephant-in-the-room
00:13:12Fergus HodgsonnoChris Powell has for the past two decades documented and followed manipulation of the gold market by central banks and large financial intermediaries. In particular, he says the nominal supply on paper vastly outstrips the real supply of physical gold, and that suppresses the price of the precious metal.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/chris-powell-paper-gold-is-the-elephant-in-the-room/.Chris Powell has for the past two decades documen…Chris Powell has for the past two decades documented and followed manipulation of the gold market by central banks and large financial intermediaries. In particular, he says the nominal supply on paper vastly outstrips the real supply of physical gold, and that suppresses the price of the precious metal.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/chris-powell-paper-gold-is-the-elephant-in-the-room/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293353125Gloria Álvarez: Populism and Latin Americanization of North AmericaWed, 16 Nov 2016 19:29:15 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/gloria-alvarez-populism-and-latin-americanization-of-north-america
00:18:00Fergus HodgsonnoGloria Álvarez of Guatemala is perhaps Latin America's most prominent political analyst and advocate for classical liberalism and limited government. She frequently tours internationally, and we caught up in Buenos Aires at the 2016 Latin American Bitcoin Conference.
Show notes: http://bit.ly/gloria-alvarez.Gloria Álvarez of Guatemala is perhaps Latin Amer…Gloria Álvarez of Guatemala is perhaps Latin America's most prominent political analyst and advocate for classical liberalism and limited government. She frequently tours internationally, and we caught up in Buenos Aires at the 2016 Latin American Bitcoin Conference.
Show notes: http://bit.ly/gloria-alvarez.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292287935Why Bitcoin Is Here to Stay (laBITconf)Wed, 09 Nov 2016 21:14:46 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/why-bitcoin-is-here-to-stay-labitconf
00:25:21Fergus HodgsonnoThree guests from the Latin American Bitcoin Conference offer their explanations for the why, what, and how of bitcoin: Tone Vays, Michael Dupree, and Juan Llanos.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-bitcoin-is-here-to-stay-labitconf/.Three guests from the Latin American Bitcoin Conf…Three guests from the Latin American Bitcoin Conference offer their explanations for the why, what, and how of bitcoin: Tone Vays, Michael Dupree, and Juan Llanos.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/why-bitcoin-is-here-to-stay-labitconf/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/291251109Mark Skousen: Investing in One LessonThu, 03 Nov 2016 00:58:10 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/mark-skousen-investing-in-one-lesson
00:23:44Fergus HodgsonnoMark Skousen is author of 'Investing in One Lesson' and a regular attendee at the New Orleans Investment Conference. He and I sat down for a chat about his book, which I recently reviewed on my personal blog.Mark Skousen is author of 'Investing in One Lesso…Mark Skousen is author of 'Investing in One Lesson' and a regular attendee at the New Orleans Investment Conference. He and I sat down for a chat about his book, which I recently reviewed on my personal blog.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/291023281Investors Pick Their PresidentTue, 01 Nov 2016 21:18:48 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/investors-pick-their-president
00:23:57Fergus HodgsonnoAttendees at the New Orleans Investment Conference weighed on who they would choose in the upcoming election for US president.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/who-is-the-investors-pick-for-president/.Attendees at the New Orleans Investment Conferenc…Attendees at the New Orleans Investment Conference weighed on who they would choose in the upcoming election for US president.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/who-is-the-investors-pick-for-president/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290783073Charles Krauthammer: If Trump Prevails, GOP Split a "Real Possibility"Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:55:25 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/charles-krauthammer-if-trump-prevails-gop-split-a-real-possibility
00:05:59Fergus HodgsonnoCharles Krauthammer spoke at the New Orleans Investment Conference this weekend, and we caught up with him in the green room.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/charles-krauthammer-if-trump-prevails-gop-split-a-real-possibility/.Charles Krauthammer spoke at the New Orleans Inve…Charles Krauthammer spoke at the New Orleans Investment Conference this weekend, and we caught up with him in the green room.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/charles-krauthammer-if-trump-prevails-gop-split-a-real-possibility/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/289635235Frank Worley López: How Puerto Rico Can Go from Default to CapitalismSun, 23 Oct 2016 21:30:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/frank-worley-lopez-from-default-to-capitalism-for-puerto-rico
00:29:40Fergus HodgsonnoFrank Worley López is a long-time blogger and author on all things Puerto Rico, and he founded the island's chapter of the Libertarian Party in the 1990s. If you want to understand Puerto Rico, there is no better man, and he details a way for the island to emerge from the ashes of default.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/frank-worley-lopez-from-default-to-capitalism-for-puerto-rico/.Frank Worley López is a long-time blogger and aut…Frank Worley López is a long-time blogger and author on all things Puerto Rico, and he founded the island's chapter of the Libertarian Party in the 1990s. If you want to understand Puerto Rico, there is no better man, and he details a way for the island to emerge from the ashes of default.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/frank-worley-lopez-from-default-to-capitalism-for-puerto-rico/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/287640797Doug Casey: How Fiction Can Change the WorldFri, 14 Oct 2016 12:45:16 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/doug-casey-how-fiction-can-change-the-world
00:38:36Fergus HodgsonnoDoug Casey is one of the original gold bugs, and first garnered attention back in 1976 with his book, 'The International Man.' He went on to found Casey Research and author more books. He is now onto fiction, and he joined us to share his latest book, 'Speculator.'
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/doug-casey-how-fiction-can-change-the-world/.Doug Casey is one of the original gold bugs, and …Doug Casey is one of the original gold bugs, and first garnered attention back in 1976 with his book, 'The International Man.' He went on to found Casey Research and author more books. He is now onto fiction, and he joined us to share his latest book, 'Speculator.'
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/doug-casey-how-fiction-can-change-the-world/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/286334332Ed Griffin: Economics in the Age of PropagandaThu, 06 Oct 2016 15:53:34 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/g-edward-griffin-economics-in-the-age-of-propaganda
00:30:53Fergus HodgsonnoG. Edward Griffin has perhaps done more than anyone to raise understanding of the Federal Reserve and unbacked fiat currencies, up there with former Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX). His book, The Creature from Jekyll Island, is now in its fifth edition and is the gold standard for those wanting to look behind the curtain.
In this episode we discuss how people can better inform themselves on economics and get past the confusing data and jargon they often find in major media outlets. Further, he gives his thoughts on where monetary systems are headed.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/ed-griffin-economics-in-the-age-of-propaganda/.G. Edward Griffin has perhaps done more than anyo…G. Edward Griffin has perhaps done more than anyone to raise understanding of the Federal Reserve and unbacked fiat currencies, up there with former Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX). His book, The Creature from Jekyll Island, is now in its fifth edition and is the gold standard for those wanting to look behind the curtain.
In this episode we discuss how people can better inform themselves on economics and get past the confusing data and jargon they often find in major media outlets. Further, he gives his thoughts on where monetary systems are headed.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/ed-griffin-economics-in-the-age-of-propaganda/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285302185Peter Schiff: Central Banks Were Inflation Firemen, Now ArsonistsThu, 29 Sep 2016 18:34:04 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/peter-schiff-central-banks-were-inflation-firemen-now-arsonists
00:32:50Fergus HodgsonnoPeter Schiff has gained notoriety as a specialist in market bubbles, particularly in the US context. He unleashes in this episode and tears the Federal Reserve to shreds, noting how they have trapped themselves, since inflation is coming, and they are powerless to raise interest rates without causing a default in the federal government.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/peter-schiff-central-banks-were-inflation-firemen-now-arsonists/
New Orleans Investment Conference: http://neworleansconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016_Podcast3.html.Peter Schiff has gained notoriety as a specialist…Peter Schiff has gained notoriety as a specialist in market bubbles, particularly in the US context. He unleashes in this episode and tears the Federal Reserve to shreds, noting how they have trapped themselves, since inflation is coming, and they are powerless to raise interest rates without causing a default in the federal government.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/peter-schiff-central-banks-were-inflation-firemen-now-arsonists/
New Orleans Investment Conference: http://neworleansconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016_Podcast3.html.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/284141519Peter Boockvar: The Fed Has Overdosed on Social JusticeThu, 22 Sep 2016 17:07:54 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/peter-boockvar-the-fed-has-overdosed-on-social-justice
00:30:16Fergus HodgsonnoThe Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee has chosen to resist raising the federal-funds rate, the base interest rate in the US economy. Peter Boockvar delivers the skinny on how these decisions are always influenced by politics, and why a corrective recession is inevitable and will only worsen with time.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/peter-boockvar-the-fed-has-overdosed-on-social-justice/.
New Orleans Investment Conference: http://neworleansconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016_Podcast3.html.The Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee has c…The Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee has chosen to resist raising the federal-funds rate, the base interest rate in the US economy. Peter Boockvar delivers the skinny on how these decisions are always influenced by politics, and why a corrective recession is inevitable and will only worsen with time.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/peter-boockvar-the-fed-has-overdosed-on-social-justice/.
New Orleans Investment Conference: http://neworleansconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016_Podcast3.html.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282890742Darrell Castle: Forget the Corrupt GOPWed, 14 Sep 2016 16:13:21 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/darrell-castle-forget-the-corrupt-gop
00:30:50Fergus HodgsonnoDarrell Castle is the Constitution Party candidate for the US presidency in 2016, and was there for the party's founding in 1991. He explains why the US Constitution remains so important and the urgency of reviving it before the republic is completely gone.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/darrell-castle-constitutionalists-should-forget-the-corrupt-gop/.Darrell Castle is the Constitution Party candidat…Darrell Castle is the Constitution Party candidate for the US presidency in 2016, and was there for the party's founding in 1991. He explains why the US Constitution remains so important and the urgency of reviving it before the republic is completely gone.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/darrell-castle-constitutionalists-should-forget-the-corrupt-gop/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281988800Jim Grant, Steve Moore: Trump's Potential and How to Beat the "New Normal"Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:54:33 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/steve-moore-jim-grant-trump-potential-and-how-to-beat-the-new-normal
00:42:33Fergus HodgsonnoThe new normal describes the weak performance of the US economy for the better part of the last decade. Stephen Moore, an advisor to Donald Trump, explains his view on how to get out of this, and James Grant discusses the macroeconomic implications of the non-recovery.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/steve-moore-jim-grant-trumps-potential-and-how-to-beat-the-new-normal/.The new normal describes the weak performance of …The new normal describes the weak performance of the US economy for the better part of the last decade. Stephen Moore, an advisor to Donald Trump, explains his view on how to get out of this, and James Grant discusses the macroeconomic implications of the non-recovery.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/steve-moore-jim-grant-trumps-potential-and-how-to-beat-the-new-normal/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280452111Bob Murphy: US Stock Market Overdue for a TumbleMon, 29 Aug 2016 17:13:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/bob-murphy-us-stock-market-overdue-for-a-tumble
00:32:18Fergus HodgsonnoThis week we have two guests, interviewed at the Austrian Economics Conference in Rosario, Argentina:
1. Robert Murphy explains the economics of the business cycle, and why he believes the US stock market is so vulnerable.
2. Edgar Ortiz Romero makes the case for fixed exchange rates, as a check on currency devalution.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/bob-murphy-us-stock-market-overdue-for-a-tumble/.
Image credit: Cecila Olive https://www.instagram.com/ceolive/.This week we have two guests, interviewed at the …This week we have two guests, interviewed at the Austrian Economics Conference in Rosario, Argentina:
1. Robert Murphy explains the economics of the business cycle, and why he believes the US stock market is so vulnerable.
2. Edgar Ortiz Romero makes the case for fixed exchange rates, as a check on currency devalution.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/bob-murphy-us-stock-market-overdue-for-a-tumble/.
Image credit: Cecila Olive https://www.instagram.com/ceolive/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/279995576Rick Rule Demystifies Market PsychologyFri, 26 Aug 2016 14:24:12 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/rick-rule-demystifies-market-psychology
00:36:47Fergus HodgsonnoRick Rule, CEO of Sprott Global, is perhaps the world's most successful speculator in commodities markets. In this episode he unravels why there is so much turmoil that appears to be irrational.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/rick-rule-demystifies-market-psychology/.
New Orleans Investment Conference: http://neworleansconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016_Podcast3.html.Rick Rule, CEO of Sprott Global, is perhaps the w…Rick Rule, CEO of Sprott Global, is perhaps the world's most successful speculator in commodities markets. In this episode he unravels why there is so much turmoil that appears to be irrational.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/rick-rule-demystifies-market-psychology/.
New Orleans Investment Conference: http://neworleansconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016_Podcast3.html.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/278678785The Great Debate: Michael Larson on Optimists versus PessimistsWed, 17 Aug 2016 17:42:03 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/the-great-debate-michael-larson-on-optimists-versus-pessimists
00:28:59Fergus HodgsonnoMichael Larson of Weiss Research and the Safe Money Report foresees a period of crazy volatility ahead, but he has plenty of detractors and "can’t remember seeing such a wild split in views on so many different markets."
This episode comes during the week of the anniversary of the closing of the gold window in 1971, which opened the floodgates for inflationary pressure and the monetization of the US federal debt.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-great-debate-michael-larson-on-optimists-versus-pessimists/.Michael Larson of Weiss Research and the Safe Mon…Michael Larson of Weiss Research and the Safe Money Report foresees a period of crazy volatility ahead, but he has plenty of detractors and "can’t remember seeing such a wild split in views on so many different markets."
This episode comes during the week of the anniversary of the closing of the gold window in 1971, which opened the floodgates for inflationary pressure and the monetization of the US federal debt.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/the-great-debate-michael-larson-on-optimists-versus-pessimists/.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277679270Legalize It! The Genesis of Gold NewsletterWed, 10 Aug 2016 16:56:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/goldnewsletter/legalize-it-the-genesis-of-gold-newsletter
00:29:39Fergus HodgsonnoBrien Lundin joins me to share the history of Gold Newsletter, how he got involved, and why precious metals remain as relevant as ever. Further, he weighs in on how young people can enter the market and build their own investment portfolios.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/legalize-it-the-genesis-of-gold-newsletter/.Brien Lundin joins me to share the history of Gol…Brien Lundin joins me to share the history of Gold Newsletter, how he got involved, and why precious metals remain as relevant as ever. Further, he weighs in on how young people can enter the market and build their own investment portfolios.
Show notes: http://goldnewsletter.com/podcast/legalize-it-the-genesis-of-gold-newsletter/.